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The Pink Tower

The Pink Tower

16 rue du Bœuf. La Maison du Crible, also known as the "Pink Tower" because of its distinctive ochre spiral staircase, is located at 16 rue du Bœuf in Lyon's 5th arrondissement, in the heart of Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon). This building is one of the most remarkable in […]

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The long traboule of Lyon at 54 rue Saint-Jean

54 rue Saint-Jean / 27 rue du Bœuf The traboule at 54 rue Saint-Jean is one of the most famous traboules in Old Lyon. Located in the Saint-Jean district, it is one of the city's many iconic passageways, connecting buildings through courtyards and staircases. This particular traboule […]

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Chamarier House at 37 rue Saint-Jean

37 rue Saint-Jean. The courtyard of the Chamarier's house is a true gem of Renaissance architecture in Lyon. It features a spiral staircase adorned with flamboyant Gothic motifs, such as shells and cherubs. The well, attributed to Philibert Delorme, is surmounted by a sculpted lion and coffers decorated with […]

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Lawyers’ House at 60 rue Saint-Jean

60 rue Saint-Jean. The courtyard of the Maison des Avocats (Lawyers' House), located in the heart of Old Lyon, is a place steeped in history that immerses us in the city's medieval atmosphere. Today, this building houses the Miniature and Cinema Museum, but its past is much older and more fascinating. Built between 1300 and 1528, the […]

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Pierre Bossan

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