Place Saint-Louis is a square in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon, located in the La Guillotière neighborhood. The square is mainly occupied by parking spaces, giving it a largely open and utilitarian appearance. Its history is linked to nearby religious and charitable institutions: in 1827, an old people's hospice opened in a former convent behind Notre-Dame Saint-Louis church. The site was called place de l'Hospice before 1839, when the name place Saint-Louis was confirmed. Between 1848 and 1853, it was renamed place de la Liberté, before the name place Saint-Louis was restored after 1853. These successive name changes reflect the square’s changing historical context during the 19th century.
Nearby Objects
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Place Jean-Macé 600 m away -
Avenue Berthelot 600 m away -
Château de La Motte 650 m away -
Caserne Sergent Blandan 650 m away -
Parc Sergent Blandan 650 m away
Place Saint-Louis
Place Saint-Louis is a square in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon. It is located in the La Guillotiere neighborhood and is mainly occupied by parking spaces.
Naming History of Place Saint-Louis
The site behind Notre-Dame Saint-Louis church was associated with an old people's hospice opened in a former convent in 1827. Before 1839, the location was called place de l'Hospice. In 1839, the name place Saint-Louis was confirmed. Between 1848 and 1853, it was renamed place de la Liberté, and after 1853 the name place Saint-Louis was restored.