Rue Kimmerling

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A pioneering aviator’s legacy. That’s what Rue Kimmerling whispers. Right here in Lyon’s 3rd arrondissement this unassuming street holds a captivating story. Rue Kimmerling isn’t just a street. It’s a tribute to Albert Kimmerling a pioneer of aviation. He was born in 1882 in Saint-Rambert-l’Île-Barbe. Kimmerling made history in July 1911. He made the first ever flight across Lyon. He soared above the city arriving from La Mulatière. He followed the Rhône River to Saint-Clair. Spectators cheered his daring feat. Sadly his life was cut short. He died in a tragic accident in 1912. Rue Kimmerling stands as a lasting memorial to his bravery and skill. The street itself is short. It forks from Avenue Félix Faure and ends at Avenue Lacassagne. On one side there’s a large telecommunications building. On the other side are 20th-century residences and older houses. A restaurant is even located on Rue Kimmerling within the telecommunications building. Rue Kimmerling may seem small. Yet it embodies a significant moment in Lyon’s history and aviation’s pioneering spirit. The street reminds us of a courageous man who dared to dream. He took to the skies above this very city. His legacy lives on. Not just in the name of a street but in the echoes of a flight that changed Lyon forever.

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