“Gelas,” a name that echoes through this street. Rue Gelas begins at 46 rue Sainte Marie. It stretches eastward. The street ends at Lyon’s border. Boulevard Pinel marks the southern edge. Rue du Vinatier defines the northern side.
Rue Gelas is named after a landowner. Gelas owned land near this very street. The Gelas family still has ties to Lyon. Nadine Gelas even ran for local office in 2008.
Cars navigate Rue Gelas westward. Traffic is heavier than the street seems to allow. It serves as a key route from Boulevard Pinel.
Let’s observe Rue Gelas’s unique architecture. The street hugs the side of Montchat hill. The hill rises to the south.
Looking north, note the two large houses. They face the square Dufraine’s grove of trees. A row of garages extends to Rue de la Caille. One last house completes this side.
Past Rue de la Caille, paired houses stand. Their green hues and renovated gates look alike. Three final houses line the north. The last one was finished in the early 21st century. Its roof curves gently. A vacant lot remains behind a wall. This is beyond Boulevard Pinel.
To the south, a tall wall descends from Place Dufraine. It dominates the street. Only one house aligns before Boulevard Pinel. Tall trees rise over the wall. Higher on the hill, more houses can be seen.
Rue Gelas follows an old path. It was once the road from Villeurbanne to Venissieux. This route was straightened. It became Boulevard Pinel.
Historians believe the large wall marked a boundary. According to Georges Bazin’s map, it was the edge of Richard Vitton’s estate.
Getting here is quite simple. Several bus lines serve Rue Gelas. These include the 25, C26, C8, and C9. The closest bus stop is Pinel Lépine. It is just a short walk away. You can also reach Rue Gelas by train. Lines C12, K31, and K7 stop nearby. Metro line D is also an option. Tram line T6 stops close to Rue Gelas.
The earliest tram to Rue Gelas arrives at 5:33 AM. The last tram passes by at 1:02 AM. If you prefer the bus, the C8 starts running at 6:14 AM. The C9 is the last bus. It arrives near Rue Gelas at 12:58 AM.
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