Once, this path was just a country lane. Welcome to Rue de Tourvielle. It whispers tales of Lyon’s evolving landscape. This street offers a glimpse into the past and present.
Rue de Tourvielle begins at the intersection of Rue Albéric Pont and Rue François Genin. It ends at Rue Joliot Curie facing Avenue de Ménival. Cars navigate towards Rue Elisabeth Rivet. Despite its narrowness, the street allows two-way traffic toward the end.
On the south side, a wall stretches to Rue Rivet. It is punctuated by the Tourvielle property’s gate. You can spot the roof and framework. Two houses integrate into the wall. Other houses sit back. Alleys, like the one at number 21, lead far into a cluster of modern homes. On the north side, a modern two-story building and two villas precede bus stops 49 and 66. The first villa features a wood-covered story. The second boasts a prominent concrete curve. Further along, houses recede behind walls within a narrow, green passage.
The street widens considerably. The south side reveals the parking area for Lycée Branly. You can see its small entrance tower and elongated buildings. The north side showcases apartment blocks with balconies. These are the Tourvielle and Cerisaie residences amid towering trees.
Rue de Tourvielle then curves twice. It descends northward. A grand house at number 22 features a stunning gate. A residence sits deep within a park. You might glimpse a peculiar dovecote. Next, two walls run along the street. The first belongs to a sleek building nearing completion at number 24. The second is a stone wall belonging to a building on Rue Joliot Curie. Two small perpendicular HLM blocks stand before Rue Fauconnet. Vegetable gardens and villas hide behind their yards.
The property on the south corner. It intersects with Rue François Genin. This property is named Tourvielle. This name might have inspired the street’s name. Or perhaps the street adopted it. As for the old tower that inspired it, no trace remains.
The path of Tour Vielle dates back to the old regime. It was already lined with a few houses. From the mid-20th century, individual houses were built. Also the high school and residences emerged. This development continues.
Lycée Branly gives Rue de Tourvielle its energy. The school teaches technical skills. These skills make this very website possible. In 2007, a program was founded. It trains lighting electricians for outdoor spaces. They will animate the December 8th festival.
Sophie Guichard. She is a teacher at Lycée Branly. She also teaches mathematics. She does this through a website. Rue de Tourvielle is more than just a street. It’s a journey through time. It connects history, education, and modern life.