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“This avenue stretches on quite a bit!” someone ahead of you might exclaim. You’re standing on Avenue des Frères Lumière in Lyon, a street named after the iconic Lumière brothers. This avenue, stretching an impressive 1,550 meters, begins at Boulevard des Tchécoslovaques and ends at Place d’Arsonval. Avenue des Frères Lumière cuts through the heart of the Monplaisir district, a neighborhood brimming with history. The Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, are forever intertwined with the invention of cinema. It’s only fitting that this avenue, a tribute to their legacy, is located where they once lived and worked. In fact, their family home, a testament to their innovative spirit, has been transformed into the Institut Lumière. Today, it stands as a museum, showcasing their groundbreaking work in cinematography. You can even spot the former tobacco factory, now part of the Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, as you stroll down Avenue des Frères Lumière. This avenue isn’t just a street; it’s a living testament to innovation, creativity, and the enduring power of cinema.

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