Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse
The Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse is a boulevard that marks the border between the 1st and the 4th arrondissements of Lyon, in the neighborhood Croix-Rousse.
Location
The boulevard runs east–west and is the border between the 1st and 4th arrondissements and the neighborhoods and Plateau de la Croix-Rousse.History
The Croix-Rousse ramparts were reconstructed in 1834 on the remains of 16th century ramparts, which had been demolished during the revolt of [Lyon against the National Convention] in 1793. In 1852 when Croix-Rousse became a quarter of Lyon the ramparts were destroyed to facilitate the integration of the new quarter. The Boulevard de l'Empereur was constructed on the former site of these fortifications in 1865. A town hall was built and trees were planted along the boulevard at this time.The Croix-Rousse Market and the Vogue fair began to take place on the boulevard soon after its construction.
From 1863 to 1914, the boulevard functioned as a single-lane road that served the Lyon-Croix-Rousse station next to the upper station of the Rue Terme funicular. The station was relocated in 1914 north of the.
Monuments
- Collège de la Tourette, which was inaugurated 30September 1879 by Jules Ferry, is located on the boulevard.
- , one of the largest boules playing surfaces in Lyon and among the oldest in France, is located along the boulevard.
- Gros Caillou, is one of the symbols of the neighborhood.
Events
- The Marché de la Croix-Rousse extends for about 1km along the boulevard every week from Tuesday to Sunday.
- The Vogue des Marrons fair takes place along the boulevard every autumn.
- There is a Christmas market in December each year at the, which is adjacent to the boulevard.