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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 18 rue Saint-Jean in Lyon is a monument listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments since 1937. Although its exact period of construction is not mentioned, its classification shows its heritage importance in the Lyon urban fabric. The address indicated in the Mérimée base locates it in the 1st arrondissement, while GPS coordinates suggest a proximity to Saint-Jean Street, the historic heart of the city.

The old houses of Lyon, like this one, often reflect the civil architecture of the medieval or Renaissance periods, marked by stone facades, door windows or inner courtyards. In a broader context, these dwellings were generally occupied by artisans, merchants or notables, playing a central role in the economic and social life of the city. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the urban evolution and lifestyles of Lyons throughout the centuries.

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