Tour & Taxis – Gare Maritime

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Please note :
This certification only concerns the building and not future events that may take place in it.
During events, the layout of the premises may change, resulting in a change in accessibility. The responsibility for this change would then lie with the event organiser.
Furthermore, the certification visit only concerned the public part of the building and not the rented parts.

Description of the VENUE :

The Maritime Station: the former freight station turned energy-neutral urban jungle!

It offers the ideal setting for innovative cultural events, film and photo shoots, markets and fairs, product launches and promotions. The halls of the Maritime Station have been transformed into an indoor city. The building lends itself to the organisation of small meetings or large happenings. The monumental nave, an architectural highlight, is bathed in indirect natural light and offers sufficient space for well-attended indoor activities.
On the green promenades bordering the central nave, themed gardens and high-trunk trees have been brought in - as if the neighbouring park were weaving its way into the building.
The Maritime Station is a unique place: attractive, innovative, ambitious.

The covered car parks are located next to the ferry terminal.

There are several entrances on Rue Picard and on the car park side (on the left when looking at the Rue Picard façade).

Strong points

Safety

The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Parking

It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Identification

The building is easy to find.

Points of attention

Staff

There is no reference person to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.

Field of analysis

The inside of the stores has not been analysed.

The covered car parks are located next to the ferry terminal.

There are several entrances on Rue Picard and on the car park side; the entrances on the car park side have automatic sliding doors, the Rue Picard doors are always open.

In some places you will encounter ramps but beware, these ramps are sometimes too steep (up to 8.3% over 2m without handrails). In some places there is a 5.3% ramp over 12m without handrails.

The adapted toilets do not have the 50cm clearance on the toilet side (34cm instead of 50cm).

The adapted toilets are well indicated from the central area but the doors of the adapted toilets do not have the PRM logo.

The transfer area is only 103cm instead of 110cm.

The turning area goes slightly under the sink.

In the adapted shower, the folding bar is missing.

Strong points

Parking

There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular.
The floor is hard.

Access road from the street

All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular.
The floor is hard.

Entrance

The building is easy to identify.
The entrance is easy to identify.
The main entrance is accessible.
There is no step in the entrance.
The opening of the door is automatic.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.

Horizontal circulation

The floor is hard.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
The ramp is secured on the void side.

Adapted sanitary

The adapted toilet is easy to find.
There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.

Shower room

The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
The shower is a walk-in shower.
The adapted toilet is located outside of the shower room.

Points of attention

Adapted sanitary

There is an adapted toilet, but it is difficult to use.
The space around the toilet seat is too small.
The door is heavy.

Shower room

The shower room is not properly equipped.

The covered car parks are located next to the ferry terminal.

There are several entrances on Rue Picard and on the car park side; the entrances on the car park side have automatic sliding doors, the Rue Picard doors are always open.

The Gare Maritime is large, so the traffic lengths are long. But there are plenty of opportunities to sit down.

There are a few small steps in some places on long stretches; beware there is a handrail but at the end of the steps.

If you prefer, you can avoid these occasional steps by using the gentle ramps. But beware, these ramps are sometimes too steep (up to 8.3% over 2m without handrail). In some places there is a 5.3% ramp over 12m without handrails.

The adapted toilets do not have the 50cm clearance on the toilet side (34cm instead of 50cm).

The adapted toilets are well indicated from the central area but the doors of the adapted toilets do not have the PRM logo.

In the adapted shower, the folding bar is missing.

Strong points

Parking

There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular.
The floor is hard.

Access road from the street

All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular.
The floor is hard.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to identify.
The building is easy to identify.
The main entrance is accessible.
There is no step in the entrance.
The opening of the door is automatic.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.

Horizontal circulation

Circulation is easy almost everywhere.
The floor is hard.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
There are seats along the pathway.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Adapted sanitary

There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
The adapted toilet is easy to find.
The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.

Shower room

The adapted shower is equipped with a seat.
The shower is a walk-in shower.
The adapted toilet is located outside of the shower room.

Points of attention

Adapted sanitary

The toilet is not properly signalled.
The door is heavy.

Shower room

The shower room is not properly equipped.

There are several entrances on Rue Picard and on the car park side; the entrances on the car park side have automatic sliding doors, the doors on Rue Picard are always open.

Be careful on the Rue Picard side, you will find grey blocks (height +/-40cm) just behind the big door.

There are some small steps in some places over long lengths; beware there is a handrail but at the end of the steps.

If you prefer, you can avoid this/these occasional steps by using the gentle ramps. These ramps are not equipped with a handrail, but there is at least one kerb in each case.

In the central part of the station, the front of the shops can be used as a guide line, or the kerb on the central side.

Strong points

Access road from the car park

Circulation is free from obstacles.

Guide dog

Assistance dogs are accepted.

Entrance

The opening of the door is automatic.

Horizontal circulation

The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.

Points of attention

Entrance

The entrance is hard to find.

There are several entrances on Rue Picard and on the car park side; the entrances on the car park side have automatic sliding doors, the doors on Rue Picard are always open.

Be careful on the Rue Picard side, you will find some grey blocks with little contrast (height +/-40cm) just behind the big door.

There are a few small steps in some places over long lengths; note that there is a handrail but at the end of the steps.

If you prefer, you can avoid this/these occasional steps by using the gentle ramps. But beware, these ramps are not equipped with a handrail and not always contrasted, but there is always at least one edge.

In the central part of the station, the front of the shops can be used as a guide line, or the kerb on the central side.

Strong points

Access road from the street

The path contrasts with its environment.

Horizontal circulation

The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
The furniture contrasts with its environment.
The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.

Points of attention

Entrance

The entrance is hard to find.

Strong points

Entrance

The entrance is easy to find.
The building is easy to find.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Wireless

Wi-Fi is available in this room.

Light

The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Adapted sanitary

It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
The toilets are easy to find.

Strong points

Entrance

The entrance is easy to find.
The building is easy to find.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.