Ever wonder who Louis Jasseron was? Here on Rue Louis Jasseron, we honor a man who significantly impacted Lyon. This street bears his name to remind us of his contributions.
Rue Louis Jasseron begins at Rue Saint Victorien. It stretches southward to the intersection of Avenue Pompidou and Place de la Ferrandière. A small extension continues as Rue de Nazareth.
Let’s delve into the life of Louis Jasseron. Born in 1892 at 10 Rue Bossuet, he lived there until his death in 1964. At the time of his passing, his residence was 5 Place Victor Basch. Jasseron received the Legion of Honor and the Croix de Guerre. These awards recognized his bravery during the war of 1914. In 1920, he worked as a publicist at 70 Rue Tronchet.
From 1927 to 1944, Louis Jasseron directed the weekly publication République Lyonnaise. His literary works include “La Querelle de Guignol” and “Les Rues de Lyon”. In 1962, he founded the review for the Society of Studies and History of Lyon Rive Gauche. You can still read it on their website today.
Louis Jasseron played a vital role in revitalizing Vieux Lyon. He championed its historical importance. Before Rue Louis Jasseron existed, this area was known as Impasse Saint Victorien.
The street’s layout first appeared on a map of 1874. Initially, there were no buildings around it. Until the 1970s, Rue Louis Jasseron remained primarily an industrial dead end. It stopped at the Rize stream.
The original buildings didn’t last. Everything you see now dates back to the late 20th century. The street transformed into what it is today when Rue Pompidou opened.
Notice the architecture as you look around Rue Louis Jasseron. The street begins with smaller buildings from the late 20th century. They range from five to eight stories high. The first two buildings on the east side feature a garage entrance. It is decorated with beautiful plants like irises and aloe. The street ends between two large residences from the same era. The eastern side is angular. The western side is more subdued with light concrete bands separating the rows of windows. This residence sits back from a line of trees with vibrant red foliage.
Access to Avenue Pompidou is diverted by planters filled with low vegetation. Rue Louis Jasseron is primarily residential. The street is dedicated to housing.
While we celebrate Louis Jasseron, we also remember Robert Daranc. He was a journalist and voice of RTL Lyon for forty years. He also served as an international reporter. The Progrès announced his death on December 10, 2023. He was another Jasseron.
Rue Louis Jasseron stands as a tribute to a man of letters and action. He helped shape Lyon’s cultural landscape. Take a moment to appreciate the history embedded in this street.