Can you imagine a street named after a cardinal? Right here on Rue du Cardinal Gerlier, history whispers tales of faith, transportation, and a touch of literary intrigue. Rue du Cardinal Gerlier wasn’t always called this. It was once part of Montée de Loyasse, a steep climb leading up to the heights of Lyon. A new railway line was installed from the Saint-Just funicular station to Montée de Loyasse. Then in 1996, this area, including the new street and parts of the old Montée de Loyasse, was renamed to honor Pierre-Marie Gerlier, Lyon’s archbishop from 1937 to 1965. Cardinal Gerlier was a significant figure during a tumultuous time in French history. He openly opposed the Vichy regime and its persecution of Jews during World War II. But Rue du Cardinal Gerlier has even more stories to tell. The lower end of the street bears the name of Jean Prévost. He was a writer and member of the French Resistance, adding another layer of historical significance to this fascinating place. If you look down towards the junction with Rue Roger Radisson, you might catch a glimpse of the remnants of the Gier aqueduct, a Roman marvel that once brought water to the city. So, as you stand on Rue du Cardinal Gerlier, remember the cardinal who defied injustice, the writer who fought for freedom, and the echoes of Roman ingenuity.
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