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Origin and history

The building at 4 rue de Thou in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon is a building dating from the 1st quarter of the 18th century. It is representative of the Lyon civil architecture of this period, marked by neat decorative elements such as balusters and open gates. Its listing in the Historical Monuments Inventory in 1981 specifically concerns the portal with its vants as well as the stairway and ramp, highlighting their heritage value.

The location of this building, in the Feuillants district, reflects the growing urbanization of Lyon in the early eighteenth century, a time when the city affirmed itself as a major economic and cultural centre. The buildings of this period were often built for a rising bourgeoisie, mixing residential and sometimes commercial functions. Their preservation today offers a tangible testimony of the architectural and social evolution of Lyon under the Ancien Régime.

Available data indicate that the exact address may vary between 4 rue de Thou and 6 Grand-Rue des Feuillants, possibly reflecting urban changes or historical transcription errors. The accuracy of its location is assessed as poor (note 5/10), suggesting uncertainty about its exact location in current sources. No information is provided on its accessibility to the public or its contemporary uses.

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