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Place Jean-Macé, Lyon

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Place Jean-Macé
Place Jean Macé
TypeStreet
Location7th arrondissement of Lyon
Postal code69007
Coordinates45°44′44″N 4°50′32″E / 45.74554°N 4.84234°E / 45.74554; 4.84234

Place Jean-Macé is a plaza located in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon in France.

History

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In 1892, the Avenue Maréchal de Saxe was extended towards the south (the current avenue Jean Jaurès). North of the railway, it crossed paths with Gerland (currently rue Renan) and Avignon Street (now rue Elie Rochette), forming an enclosed square. Built in the first part of the 19th century, the Fort du Colombier and the wall that connected the height of the Vitriolerie were destroyed in the 1890s.[1] A new public square was then built on the vacant land.

Points of interest

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  • Town Hall of 7th district, whose construction was completed in 1920 by architect Charles Meysson, and houses the works of the painter Pierre Descombes Combet.
  • Library of the 7th district
  • Gare de Lyon-Jean Macé (railroad station)
  • Vélo'v two bicycle pickup stations on the square
Near

Public transport

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Place Jean-Macé is served by:

  • Metro Line B (station Jean Macé)
  • tram T2
  • Bus lines C4, C7, C12, C14, 35, S3 and ZI6.

TER station opened in 2009 is situated on the south side of the square.

Events on the square

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  • Market in the square, on Wednesday and Saturday morning
  • The market for booksellers, once per month

References

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  1. ^ Lyon, Studio HB, Agence Web Ruby On Rails. "Jean Macé Lyon: Living in the Jean Macé district of Lyon". BARNES Lyon. Retrieved 2024-10-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)