Opened in 1870, Rue de la Convention, originally part of the Tolozan quarter, housed wealthy merchants and bustling restaurants. It even boasted a bathhouse, “Le Clavecin.” Rue de la Convention later became Rue Royale. But before that, its name danced with the political tides of France, briefly becoming Rue de la Démocratie and then Rue Nationale. Imagine the conversations echoing through the gray stone buildings as Lyon’s mayor, Antoine Nivièrre-Chol, resided here in 1792. The street’s history continued to intertwine with notable figures. Music filled the air as musicologist Édouard Ganche, a Chopin biographer, called number 5 home. His collection of Chopin memorabilia must have been a sight to behold. And what about the aroma wafting from number 12? That was the domain of Eugénie Brazier, the “Mère Brazier,” who opened her renowned restaurant in 1921. She became a culinary legend as the first female chef to achieve three Michelin stars. Rue de la Convention, now Rue Royale, still whispers these stories to those who listen closely.
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