Picture, if you will, mulberry trees lining a street. This is the story of Rue des Mûriers. It is a tribute to Lyon’s silk industry.
Rue des Mûriers is located in the north. It connects Quai Sédallian to Rue Joannès Carret. The street is named after the mulberry tree.
The mulberry tree is vital to silk production. Its leaves feed silkworms. Silkworms create the precious silk fibers. Lyon’s fortune was made twice by silk. First in the 16th century, then again in the 19th century.
On the west side, the street is dominated by a hill. Jean Perrin High School sits atop this hill. The north side borders the Villa Créatis parking lot. On the south side are concrete buildings. These buildings have metal frame facades. Mulberry trees line the sidewalks.
Around 2004, Rue des Mûriers was created. It was built to serve the Villa Créatis. Villa Créatis promotes weaving companies and their products.
During the 20th century, the area housed the Rivoire et Carret pasta factory. Part of the factory was used to build Villa Créatis.
In March 2009, the Apicil buildings were under construction. By 2013, the Apicil building was finished. It housed W Finance and a daycare center. By 2017, Babolat tennis strings had arrived on the north side.
The dedication of Rue des Mûriers aims to bless Villa Créatis. The street serves as a reminder of Lyon’s rich silk history. The mulberry tree stands as a symbol of this heritage.
So next time you stroll down Rue des Mûriers remember the silkworms. Think of Lyon’s golden age of silk. Imagine the rustling of leaves of the mulberry trees.