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The most unusual street names in Lyon

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The Editor

In the midst of streets, squares, and avenues paying tribute to military leaders and illustrious figures of the past, Lyon hides some streets with rather unusual names. From the most ambiguous to the most unlikely, here is a selection of the strangest (and funniest) street names you can find in Lyon. - Rue Vide-Bourse (Lyon 5th) - Rue Verlet Hanus (Lyon 3rd) - Rue de la Gerbe (Lyon 2nd) - Rue des Chevaucheurs (Lyon 5th)

  • Rue de la Vieille (Lyon 1st)
  • Rue de l'Humilité (Lyon 3rd)
  • Rue de la Poulaillerie (Lyon 2nd)
  • Rue du Bois de la Caille (Lyon 4th)
  • Rue du Vieil Renversé (Lyon 5th)

  • Impasse du Secret (Lyon 5th arrondissement)
  • Rue des Trois Artichauts (Lyon 5th arrondissement)