“Five hundred kilometers north of Lyon” someone just said. Indeed, the tale of Rue de la Moselle begins not in Lyon, but in the Vosges mountains. This street is more than just a path. It is a symbol of resilience. It echoes with history.
Rue de la Moselle starts at Avenue Mermoz. It sits just before the overpass and opposite Place Marc Sangnier. The street heads south. It ends at Avenue Paul Santy. There, Rue Hugues Guérin extends it further.
The first section of Rue de la Moselle is wide. The east side features a house and two buildings. The second building is a long block from Rue Cotte. It arrives at an angle. On the west side, a building comes before houses with gardens. Then, there is a large one-story house. It has a curious concrete curve hidden by a tree on Rue de la Meuse.
Next, the street passes under trees. The west side runs along houses. An apartment building interrupts them. Sports fields mark the corner of Avenue Frère. A dirt square sits in the background. Number 38 stands out. Its door is set back. It features wood panels. The east side runs along five long four-story buildings. Gardens and parking lots separate them. They allow access to Rue Chalier. Small porches run through them. The last two buildings have paintings. They evoke Africa and gymnastics.
After Avenue Général Frère, Rue de la Moselle passes between two long five-story buildings in gardens. On the east side, another building goes diagonally. A third, closer building reaches Avenue Paul Santy. On the west side, trees and a hedge hide houses. They are set back before the retirement home. In 2018, construction added a concrete corner. It seemed to expand the retirement home.
The Moselle River is the street’s namesake. It begins in the Vosges. It travels far north of Lyon. It flows into the Rhine River at Koblenz. The river gave its name to a Lorraine district. Germany annexed it after the 1870 war. Moselle became French again after 1918. This inspired the street’s naming.
The northern part of Rue de la Moselle opened between the two World Wars up to Avenue Frère. A second construction phase occurred in the 1960s. Apartment buildings replaced some individual houses. Around the 1970s, the southern part opened onto Rue Paul Santy.
At number 18, Dime que si began teaching bachata and other dance styles in 2011. Interestingly, among all the residences, only three medical practices exist on Rue de la Moselle.
Rue de la Moselle has transformed over time. It reflects Lyon’s growth. It embodies Lorraine’s history. Take a moment to appreciate its layers. Look closely at the buildings. Notice the art. Feel the pulse of this unique Lyon street.