Maison Brunet, Monumental residential building in Croix-Rousse district, Lyon, France
Maison Brunet is a large residential building occupying an entire city block in Lyon's fourth district. Its facade displays a regular pattern of windows and entrances, with the structure bounded by streets and a public square on all four sides.
Constructed in 1825, the building gained significance during the silk workers' uprising of 1831. Rebels used its numerous windows as defensive positions when confronting local law enforcement during this pivotal moment.
The building embodies a mathematical philosophy reflected in its architectural proportions and layout. Its numbered elements—windows, entrances, and apartments—follow a deliberate symbolic system that mirrors the calendar and natural cycles.
The building is accessible by public transport, with bus lines and the Hôtel de Ville metro station nearby offering convenient connections. Walking through the neighborhood helps visitors appreciate the urban setting and surrounding historic streets.
The structure houses two traboules, covered passageways typical of Lyon, that link Rue Rivet to Place Rouville through the ground floor. These hidden corridors are a defining feature of how the city's neighborhoods connect and flow together.
Location: 4th arrondissement of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.76970,4.82620
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
Lyon offers photographers many opportunities beyond the usual routes. This selection leads through different city districts and shows both historical and contemporary subjects. In Vieux Lyon you'll find narrow streets and hidden passages between old buildings, while Croix-Rousse reveals workers' courtyards and murals that tell the story of the area's industrial past. The traboules, narrow passages connecting streets, often link several buildings and create interesting light conditions. The hills of Fourvière display Roman structures like the ancient theater and the remains of aqueducts, while modern architecture such as the Orange Cube or the Musée des Confluences provides contrast. Several gardens at different elevations offer varying perspectives on the city: the Rose Garden in La Mulatière, the Rosa Mir Garden tucked into the courtyards of Croix-Rousse, or the Parc des Hauteurs above the city. The banks of the Rhône and smaller squares like Place Colbert round out the selection, showing everyday life in different neighborhoods of Lyon.
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