Rue de la Poulaillerie
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The Rue de la Poulaillerie is a street located in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon
, France
. It was first named rue Vaudran, and also rue Maudite in reference to Peter Waldo
, who founded what was considered a heresy at the time, the street received its current name from the fact that people exchanged poultry until 1835, when part of this trade emigrated to the covered market of La Martinière.
to Rue de la République
and was restored by Claude-Marius Vaïsse
. In the 12th century, Peter Waldo was draper
in the street. In 1529, there was a famous inn called Le Logis de L'Ours. The street was named rue Maudite on the 1550 plan.
At number 13, the Hôtel de la Couronne was used as Lyon City Hall
From 1604 to 1652. At the architectural level, it had vaulted path, stairs and Florentine-styled galleries, and a monument sculpted by Philippe Lalyanne. The building is now replaced by the Musée de l'imprimerie, created by Maurice Audin. The jeweler and watchmaker Adrien Fortune opened a shop in 1852.
Famous historical inhabitants included 15th-century gilder Jean Dirigrunis, painter of the Consulate Pierre Jacquand and printer Jacques Nigon, both of the 19th century.
, the buildings are in the style of the 1850s architecture, further they are made of large stones with iron or sculpted flowers.
There is a big, ancient clock made by Charvet which was to be auctioned for over 150,000 euros in 2005, but a decree of 18 March 1864 by the prefect of the Rhone and mayor of Lyon prevented the sale and became the subject of a controversy. There are also statues of angels. The Musée de l'imprimerie in Lyon is located in the north of the street.
2nd arrondissement of Lyon
The 2nd arrondissement of Lyon is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of Lyon.-History:The first five arrondissements of Lyon were created by the Decree of March 24, 1852, which included the 2nd arrondissement.The current mayor is Denis Broliquier....
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. It was first named rue Vaudran, and also rue Maudite in reference to Peter Waldo
Peter Waldo
Peter Waldo, Valdo, or Waldes , also Pierre Vaudès or de Vaux, is credited as the founder of the Waldensians, a Christian spiritual movement of the Middle Ages, descendants of which still exist in various regions of southern Europe...
, who founded what was considered a heresy at the time, the street received its current name from the fact that people exchanged poultry until 1835, when part of this trade emigrated to the covered market of La Martinière.
History
It is a fairly narrow street that links the Rue de BrestRue de Brest
The Rue de Brest is a street located in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. This is one of the main shopping and tourist streets of the city center, parallel to the rue Édouard-Herriot...
to Rue de la République
Rue de la République
Rue de la République is a street located in the 1st and 2nd arrondissements of Lyon. This is the main shopping street of the city. This zone is served by the metro stations Bellecour, Hôtel de Ville - Louis Pradel and Cordeliers...
and was restored by Claude-Marius Vaïsse
Claude-Marius Vaïsse
Claude-Marius Vaïsse was a French politician, former prefect of Lyon, called the "Hausmann lyonnais".- Political career :...
. In the 12th century, Peter Waldo was draper
Draper
Draper is the now largely obsolete term for a wholesaler, or especially retailer, of cloth, mainly for clothing, or one who works in a draper's shop. A draper may additionally operate as a cloth merchant or a haberdasher. The drapers were an important trade guild...
in the street. In 1529, there was a famous inn called Le Logis de L'Ours. The street was named rue Maudite on the 1550 plan.
At number 13, the Hôtel de la Couronne was used as Lyon City Hall
Lyon City Hall
The Hôtel de Ville de Lyon is the city hall of the City of Lyon and one of the largest historic building in the city, located between the Place des Terreaux and the Place de la Comédie, in front of the Opera Nouvel...
From 1604 to 1652. At the architectural level, it had vaulted path, stairs and Florentine-styled galleries, and a monument sculpted by Philippe Lalyanne. The building is now replaced by the Musée de l'imprimerie, created by Maurice Audin. The jeweler and watchmaker Adrien Fortune opened a shop in 1852.
Famous historical inhabitants included 15th-century gilder Jean Dirigrunis, painter of the Consulate Pierre Jacquand and printer Jacques Nigon, both of the 19th century.
Architecture
At north, the street has first four-floor buildings, the oldest of them were built in the 17th century, then when it meets the rue de BrestRue de Brest
The Rue de Brest is a street located in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. This is one of the main shopping and tourist streets of the city center, parallel to the rue Édouard-Herriot...
, the buildings are in the style of the 1850s architecture, further they are made of large stones with iron or sculpted flowers.
There is a big, ancient clock made by Charvet which was to be auctioned for over 150,000 euros in 2005, but a decree of 18 March 1864 by the prefect of the Rhone and mayor of Lyon prevented the sale and became the subject of a controversy. There are also statues of angels. The Musée de l'imprimerie in Lyon is located in the north of the street.