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One of Lyon's oldest independent shops is closing its doors

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The Editor

This is a part of the history of the Lyon peninsula that will disappear with the upcoming closure of one of its oldest shops. The Adrien store, a shoemaker established in Lyon since 1929, will close its doors on April 30, ending a five-generation family adventure of artisan bootmakers.

A new page of history is turning in Lyon. Established for nearly a century at 42 rue du Président Édouard-Herriot, the Adrien store has shaped the history of the neighborhood, becoming a must-visit spot for generations of Lyonnais in search of quality shoes. While the shop settled at this address in 1931, its heritage dates back even further, to 1824, with Louis Parot, the first known master shoemaker of the family, as recalled by Tribune de Lyon.

A Family Story Since 200 Years

As soon as you step into Adrien's shop, a whole universe opens up to you. Shelves overflowing with all kinds of shoes, from boots to heels to sandals and slippers, testify to the artisanal know-how that has made the shop's reputation. The intoxicating smell of leather permeates every corner of the establishment, offering a unique sensory experience to visitors.

However, behind this facade full of history, many secrets are hidden. In the basement, where part of the stock is stored, a maze of cellars and rooms with mysterious looks is revealed. A large table covered with a plastic yellow tablecloth recalls the time when the place housed a shirt shop. Anecdotes, such as the one claiming that Jews were hidden in these cellars during the Second World War, give the shop a special aura, blending past and present.

The Presqu'île of Lyon loses another historic business

Since the announcement of its imminent closure, the Adrien store has been bustling. Customers, moved by the disappearance of this iconic place, hurry to say their goodbyes and take with them one last memory of this address filled with memories. Some, overwhelmed by palpable emotion, even buy several pairs of shoes, fearing they won't find the same expertise and quality elsewhere.my authenticity.

After L'Homme d'Osier and Benoît Guyot, it's another historic address in the hyper-center of Lyon that will close its doors. Slowly letting die the history and authenticity of the Presqu'île...


Source: Tribune de Lyon