A curving climb it is. That’s Rue Charles Porcher. This isn’t just any street in Lyon. It’s a story waiting to be told. A story of a man a professor and a pioneer. Charles Porcher. His name graces this street. His legacy lives on.
Rue Charles Porcher opened around the 1970s. It appeared with the Vergoin neighborhood. It’s a wide upward slope. It begins at Rue Falsan. It ends at Rue Pierre Termier. The western side hugs the cemetery wall. A green space follows. There are sports facilities a climbing wall. Even a painted child hangs suspended. Tall poplar trees stand sentinel.
On the eastern side stand the Daudet schools. They are concrete cubes. Behind them are walkways. They lead to the Vergoin shopping center. Apartment buildings stand. Some are four stories high. Others are six. They have balconies. They curve around the lower part of the street. They sit close to the road. Further up they are set back. They are away from the schools and the shopping center.
At the bottom of the street a large curve opens up. It gives way to a hill. It is surrounded by a walkway. This walkway forms a garden on a promontory. From there you get a sweeping view. You can see the Caluire rock face.
Charles Porcher was born in 1872. He died in 1933. He was a professor of physics chemistry and pharmacy. He was the director of Lyon’s veterinary school. He became the general inspector of veterinary schools. His research on milk quality was significant. He contributed to the decrease in infant mortality. He used donkey milk and powdered milk. This was before the industry mastered bacteriological control. He presented his work to the Academy of Sciences. This was in 1897. He showed a fluoroscopic image photograph.
Today Rue Charles Porcher offers a mix of everyday life and breathtaking views. You’ll find a shopping center. There’s a supermarket a hairdresser a pharmacy and a bakery. There are also sports facilities. These include a climbing wall tennis tables boules courts basketball hoops and a playground. The street’s quiet charm is evident. It bears witness to a rich history. It’s a testament to its namesake’s contributions. It offers a tranquil retreat amidst the vibrant city of Lyon.