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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The building located at 27 quai Saint-Antoine and 58 rue Mercière in Lyon is a civil building emblematic of the Lyon Renaissance, built during the second quarter of the 16th century. This monument illustrates the urban architecture of the period, marked by defensive and aesthetic elements such as screw staircases and wrought facades. Its 1983 classification as Historic Monument protects key components: the facades on Mercière Street and the courtyard, the associated roofs, a vaulted passage on the ground floor, a historic well, as well as two spiral staircases, reflecting the heritage importance of the ensemble.

The location of the building, between Quai Saint-Antoine and rue Mercière, places the building in a central area of Lyon, historically linked to commercial and craft activities. The accuracy of its geographic location is assessed as "passible" (note 5/10), suggesting minor uncertainties about its exact location in the databases. Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, confirm its protected status and integration into the Lyon urban fabric, without providing more details on its occupants or its original use.

The classification decree of 8 March 1983 highlights the architectural and historical value of the building, preserving structural and decorative elements characteristic of the sixteenth century. The absence of any mention of its current accessibility (visits, rentals) or its contemporary use limits practical information, but its status as a Historic Monument guarantees its conservation. Photo credits, awarded to a Creative Commons licensed contributor, demonstrate the documentary and cultural interest in this Lyon heritage.

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