Rue des Fantasques, Street in 1st arrondissement of Lyon, France
Rue des Fantasques is a street in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon that connects two main routes through a series of stairs and passages. It runs through a tightly woven part of the city center, linking different street levels together.
The street is located in an area with roots reaching back to Roman times, when the city was known as Lugdunum. Excavations in this part of Lyon have uncovered remnants from ancient settlements and daily life.
The street walls display artistic creations by a local artist known for transforming urban surfaces through colorful mosaic and tile work.
The street allows two-way cycling and has parking spaces on both sides for vehicles. Bicycle parking facilities are also available nearby for those traveling by bike.
A sealed entrance at number 12 once provided access to an underground network beneath Lyon with hidden chambers and secret passages. This hidden system is no longer actively used but remains part of local lore.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Lyon
Part of: thoroughfare network of Lyon
Shares border with: Rue Adamoli, rue Grognard, Rue Philibert Delorme, montée Saint-Sébastien, Ruelle des Fantasques, montée Coquillat
GPS coordinates: 45.77277,4.83624
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48
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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