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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 18 Place Bellecour in Lyon is a historic monument whose protection relates specifically to the facade and roof. These architectural elements were inscribed by ministerial decree on 7 March 1941, reflecting their heritage value in the Lyon urban landscape. The building is located in an emblematic district, in the heart of the peninsula, between Rhône and Saône.

Place Bellecour, where this building stands, has been a central place in Lyon for centuries. Although the details of the construction of the building are absent from the sources, its classification in 1941 suggests a representative architecture of its time, probably related to the Haussmannian or post-Hhaussmannian urbanization of the city. This type of building often reflects the evolution of architectural styles and bourgeois lifestyles in Lyon at the turn of the 20th century.

The information available does not specify the original use of the building, but its prestigious location suggests a residential or commercial function. Partial protection (façade and roof) indicates a desire to preserve elements visible from public space, characteristic of the Lyon heritage. No information is available about any famous owners or architects associated with this monument.

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