History Rue du Sergent Blandan

the plaque indicates street ancient route of rhine.

originally, there roman bridge, , street name sign indicates ancient route of rhine.

the current form of street dates @ least end of seventeenth century. until 1887, called rue saint-marcel, while part near saône called rue musique des anges. name saint-marcel chosen after former anchorite , former gate of city.

at time, street provided access 2 major climbs leave lyon north, montée de la grande côte , montée des carmélites. there 2 monasteries located in street: benedictines of desert since 1296, , grands augustins between 1319 , 1509, these monasteries have moved. confraternity of penitents of holy crucifix installed in street in 1633, and, during ancien régime, owner of chapel rebuilt in 1643 demolished during reign of terror , replaced house overlooks montée de la grande côte.

the street named current name after deliberation of municipal council on 26 april 1887.

in 1804, first jacquard loom installed in street. circa 1981, radio canut housed @ no. 24. on 8 february 2005, city of lyon installed plaque tribute jewish children of school deported , killed during second world war. among famous inhabitants of street, there painters jacques collet (1557) , jean montet (1785), , designer martin françois (1887). father of artist paul chenavard dyer in rue saint-marcel.