Can you feel a gentle northern breeze? Here at Allée de l’Aquilon, the name itself evokes the Roman god of the north wind. Allée de l’Aquilon is a relatively young addition to Lyon’s urban fabric, established around 1960 as part of the Canque property development. It’s a quiet, residential street branching westward from the lower end of Rue de la Persévérance, near Rue Pierre Audry. The Allée de l’Aquilon presents an interesting contrast. On its south side, five similar single-story houses nestle within their gardens. The north side opens into a small square where the road splits three ways. Two of these branches lead to the garages behind a building on Rue Pierre Audry. The Allée de l’Aquilon culminates in a small, wooded area behind the gate of number 10. There’s a curious detail about the name. While “Aquilon” signifies the north wind, in Lyon, the north wind is traditionally known as “la bise”. This suggests a possible misnomer in the street’s dedication. The name was officially assigned by the Société Immobilière de la Gravière, approved by Lyon’s mayor on December 14, 1959. So next time you feel a chill in the air here at Allée de l’Aquilon, remember it might not be Aquilon, but la bise, whispering tales of Lyon’s past.
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