The crossing of the Argue

Welcome to the Passage de l'Argue, a prestigious covered passage in the heart of Lyon. Connecting Rue de Brest to Rue de la République, the passage is lined with shops and topped by a canopy. The Argue passage was created in 1825 by the architect Vincent Farge, in a commercial purpose. This passage will be cut into two parts by rue Édouard-Herriot (under the Second Empire in 1860).

The four large neoclassical-style entrance and exit porches lead to luxury boutiques, offering watches, pipes, bags, fashion accessories, gifts and decorations.

The Passage de l'Argue takes its name from the Greek word “arguros”, meaning “silver” in French, referring to a tool for spinning gold and silver intended for the ornamentation of ceremonial garments woven from silk.

Take the time to observe:

• the remarkable main gate adorned with an arch whose archivolt is supported by Doric columns
• the glass roof adorned with a row of lanterns.
• the frames of the shops which are made of wood (mostly painted red).
• the glass roof of the rotunda on the central part (towards the Edouard Herriot exit).

Discover the old must-see shops that have spanned several generations, such as

• There Brossard cutlery, founded in 1830 at 65 Passage de l'Argue
• there Weiss hat shop with over 125 years of existence at 74 Passage de l'Argue