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Origin and history

The building located at 23 Place Bellecour in Lyon is a monument listed as Historic Monuments. Its protection specifically concerns the facade and roof, as evidenced by the registration order of 7 March 1941. This building is part of the emblematic landscape of Place Bellecour, the historic and geographical heart of the city of Lyon, in the Rhône department.

The location of this building, at the exact address of Place Bellecour (or 24 bis according to GPS coordinates), makes it a notable architectural element of the city centre. Bellecour Square, one of Europe's largest pedestrian squares, has always played a central role in Lyon's business and social life. The buildings surrounding it, like this one, often reflect Lyon's urban and architectural evolution throughout the centuries.

The inscription of the façade and roof in 1941 underscores the heritage importance of this building. This protection comes in a context where the preservation of built heritage becomes a priority, in particular to preserve the architectural identity of French cities. The building, although little documented in the available sources, contributes to the historical richness of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage city for its historic centre.

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