A page of Lyon's history could soon be turned. The Tourist Office on Place Bellecour risks being completely demolished, more than two weeks after the fire that ravaged it during the violence of October 17th. According to initial expert conclusions, the building's condition is particularly worrying. Bad news for this emblematic pavilion in the city center, which has been part of the landscape of Lyon's largest square for over 170 years.
On Friday, October 30th, new experts visited the site to assess the damage. And the findings, reported by Le Progrès, leave little room for optimism: complete demolition of the building is now being considered. The flames, which reportedly exceeded 1,000 degrees, severely weakened its structure, particularly its roof, now deformed. In the days following the fire, the risk of collapse had already raised fears of the building's destruction. For now, the roof
always, but the future of the pavilion remains very uncertain.View this post on Instagram
A historic Lyon building soon to disappear?
Built in 1852 by architect Tony Desjardins, this building is part of Lyon's architectural heritage. Its fate therefore depends on more than just technical considerations. Located within the protected perimeter of the Bellecour Square historic site, safeguard
Since 1941, it has also been subject to a heritage examination.The French Heritage Architects will soon visit the site to study conservation possibilities and participate in assessments. In the meantime, the building has been secured and hidden behind metal panels over three meters high. No final decision has been announced yet. But between complex restoration and total demolition, the 1852 pavilion stands at a turning point in its history. The upcoming assessments will be decisive in determining whether this piece of the Bellecour landscape can be saved.
Source : Lyon Mag