Opened at the start of the 20th century, Rue Faidherbe is a short street. It offers a glimpse into Lyon’s urban fabric. We are here at Rue Faidherbe. It starts opposite 68 Route de Vienne. It ends opposite 17 Rue Miribel.
Rue Faidherbe is quite small. It is only a brief connector street. Look around at the architecture. There are only three houses on each side of Rue Faidherbe.
On the north side, two three-story buildings flank a small one-story house. This house has a balcony. On the south side, the central house is wider. It has five windows. The flanking buildings are narrower on this side of Rue Faidherbe.
But who was Faidherbe? Louis Faidherbe was born in Lille on June 3 1818. He died in Paris on September 28 1889. A statue of him stands in his hometown.
Faidherbe had a military career in the colonies. He was governor of Senegal. He created a lexicon of local languages there. He returned to France for the war of 1870. He rose to the rank of general. He became Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor.
Faidherbe passed near Lyon at the Camp de Sathonay. Rue Faidherbe likely owes its name to his national fame. Also, its proximity to Rue Miribel may have contributed to the naming.
Getting here is easy. Rue Faidherbe is accessible by public transport. Several bus lines stop nearby. These include lines 26, 35, C12, C25 and C4. The closest bus stop is Audibert Lavirotte. It is only a one-minute walk from Rue Faidherbe.
The metro line B also provides access. The T2 tram line is another option. The nearest tram stop is Jet d’Eau-Mendès France. It is a four-minute walk away.
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Rue Faidherbe may be a small street. But it connects us to the history of Lyon. It links us to a national figure. It also offers a glimpse into local architecture. Take a moment to appreciate this small street. It is part of Lyon’s rich tapestry.