Palais de la Bourse

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Palais de la Bourse, Renaissance Revival palace in 2nd arrondissement, France.

The Palais de la Bourse features four corner pavilions surrounding a central hall, measuring 56.6 meters by 64.5 meters with ornate sculptural decorations throughout the structure.

Emperor Napoleon III inaugurated this commercial building in 1860, which housed the stock exchange company, Chamber of Commerce, and Commercial Court until 1995.

The Salle de la Corbeille contains ceiling paintings by local artists and sculptural representations of Justice, Temperance, Agriculture, Commerce, and Industry.

Located between Place des Cordeliers and Place de la Bourse, the palace is accessible via the Cordeliers Metro station and hosts regular business events.

A red paving stone marks the location where President Sadi Carnot was assassinated outside the palace on June 24, 1894.

Location: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon

Architects: René Dardel, Joseph-Auguste Monvenoux

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.76389,4.83639

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43

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