Mars 2020, Lyon is condemned to live in slow motion, like everywhere, due to Coronavirus-COVID19. Walk…
Head in the air, head elsewhere. Lyon
In these difficult times, stroll and discover some of the architectural treasures of the city of Lyon, like its lambrequins is still possible.
Usually, passers-by walk mostly bowed, staring at their smartphone, as if their life depended on it ! Even strumming messages and barely looking up every now and then to avoid obstacles. It’s even surprising not to see more accidents! A seventh sense seems to be developing… Walk, eyes turned to the sky.
No shutters, more des stores
For my part, I ignore where to put my feet, all monopolized that I am to admire the architecture of buildings. I noticed that in Lyon the windows did not have exterior shutters on old buildings, but most often adjustable blinds. Kinds of metal or wood plates that adorn the upper part of the openings. A profusion of friezes and scrolls, jagged, openwork… Is this a Lyonnaise specificity?
Brazil, North of France, the meeting, Belgium, Toulouse… what do they have in common?
It’s actually an element of architecture that’s called “lambrequin»Which is not only an ornament. It protects and conceals the windings of wooden blinds (jalousies*) and have an insulating and blackout function, also preserving privacy.
Look up and admire the lambrequins from Lyon
These lambrequins constitute a cut and often openwork ornament, more or less thick, wooden or metal, attached to the edge of the roof or to the top of a window. These lambrequins can be located on the upper edge of a window or fixed at the edge of the roof. They can also be found both on “Haussmann” type buildings or individual houses, on windows and roofs. Flânons, let's observe, let us give free rein to our wandering souls… Correspondent in Lyon, Patrizia Milazzo
See Lyon embellishment on this subject concerning the Safeguarding and Embellishment of Lyon. SEL is an association which strives to promote and promote Lyon and its region. It contributes through its actions and its proposals, safeguarding and enhancing the artistic heritage, architectural and urban planning of the city.
