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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 10 Place Bellecour and 29 rue Gasparin, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, is a monument listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Its protection specifically concerns facades and roofs overlooking the square and the street, according to a decree dated 7 March 1941. These architectural elements reflect an urban heritage characteristic of the centre of Lyon, although their precise style or period of construction are not detailed in the available sources.

The location of this building, at the corner of Place Bellecour and Rue Gasparin, makes it a witness to the evolution of the central district of Lyon. Bellecour Square, one of Europe's largest pedestrian squares, has always been a strategic place for trade and commerce. The buildings surrounding it, like this one, illustrate the importance attached to preserving the historic building in a city marked by its architectural heritage.

However, no information is available on past occupants or initial use.

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