To Cooperation, Truthful Trade 1835
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# To Cooperation, Truthful Trade 1835: A Lyon Stop to Share ## Description In Lyon, the **“To Cooperation, Truthful Trade 1835”** memorial invites visitors to make a brief yet meaningful discovery. Geolocated at **45.7707812, 4.8292389**, this monument, listed in OpenStreetMap mapping data, takes the form of a roughly four-metre column made of metal and stone. It is topped by a basin and decorated with a medallion depicting two left-facing profiles: those of **Michel Derrion** and **Joseph Reynier**. Its inscription succinctly conveys the memory it preserves: > “To cooperation / in 1835 Michel Derrion / and Joseph Reynier / founded truthful / and associative trade / and opened the first cooperative / retail shop / on the Montée de la Grande-Côte in Lyon.” This landmark is not merely an object to photograph while passing by on a walk. It is an invitation to pause over an idea: that of trade founded on cooperation. The column’s sobriety contrasts with the scope of its engraved message, bringing together two names, a date and the evocation of a first cooperative retail shop. The appeal of this stop also lies in its scale. It is not a vast site requiring a lengthy visit, but a monument that can become the thread running through an attentive urban stroll. By taking the time to read the inscription, observe the sculpted profiles and note the words chosen, a simple stop in the city takes on particular depth. ## Why visit as a pair? Discovering this memorial together can turn a heritage break into a conversation. One person can read the inscription while the other observes the monument’s details: the basin, the materials, the faces in the medallion or the column’s vertical composition. It is a place well suited to an unstructured visit, where just a few minutes are enough to spark an exchange. The very theme of cooperation naturally resonates with a visit for two. In front of the names Michel Derrion and Joseph Reynier, it is easy to wonder together what the words “cooperation,” “truthful trade” and “associative” mean. Without turning it into a history lesson, the monument offers a subtle starting point for discussing shared projects, trust or ways of consuming. For a couple, two friends or two loved ones passing through, this discovery can also become a small ritual: meet near the mapped landmark, take an overall photograph, then keep a closer image of the inscription. It is a simple interlude, both visual and reflective. ## Best seasons This site can be discovered in any season, as the essential experience lies in observing the monument and reading its inscription. Bright days naturally highlight the medallion’s reliefs and the contrasts between metal and stone. Conversely, softer light may suit a quiet stop focused on the engraved words. For a visit for two, above all choose the time that best matches your wish to walk and linger. The monument does not require an extended visit: it can fit equally well into a spontaneous stroll or a planned itinerary around Lyon. ## Practical tips Before setting off, save the coordinates **45.7707812, 4.8292389** in your mapping app. Once there, take a few moments to view the monument as a whole before approaching the inscription: this helps you appreciate its stated height of four metres and its commemorative character. The available source describes the site as a **memorial** with a bust, a column, a basin and an inscription. For any details liable to change—access conditions, surrounding developments, traffic or the exact route—check the information directly on the map and with local sources before your visit. ## Access and landmarks - **Region:** Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - **Map location:** `@45.770781,4.829239;14` - **Exact coordinates:** 45.7707812, 4.8292389 - **Historical landmark mentioned on the monument:** Montée de la Grande-Côte, Lyon - **Map source:** [OpenStreetMap — node 270483133](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/270483133) To plan your visit, consult the mapping source and check up-to-date practical information before you leave.
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Where: Lyon — Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes