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Category: Religious Sites - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: Colline de Fourvi�¨re, Lyon, FR 69005
This amazing cathedral was constructed as a dedication to and in honor of the Virgin Mary, and it still conveys that original intent. Each of the four towers of the construction represents a cardinal virtue: strength, temperance, prudence, and justice. Inside you will find a collection of beautiful mosaics, statues,...
Palais de la Miniature (Palace of Miniature Art)
Category: Museums - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: 60, rue Saint-Jean, Lyon 69005
Located in the heart of Old Lyon, this one-of-a-kind museum is a most enjoyable stop. The many unique, small-scale exhibits of items of local and international origin promise a perspective you won't soon forget. METRO: Saint-Jean
Category: Sightseeing - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: 1, place de la Comédie, Lyon, FR 69001
Built on the exact spot where Soufflot built his theatre in 1756, J.M Pollet and A.M. Chenavard designed the Opéra de Lyon. This 1,200-seat hall is now lined with black wood enhanced with gold and has maintained much of its original integrity. Although the only remains of the original structure are the four façades...
Category: Historic Sites - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: 17, rue Kléberg, Lyon 69005
Originally built for the staging of tragic and comedic plays, this theater was expanded in the second century A.D. to accommodate 11,000 spectators. It is overlooked by two statues of the Victory. A post located in the center of the arena reminds visitors that the amphitheatre was also used as a sacrificial site for...
Category: Religious Sites - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: place Saint Jean, Lyon, FR 69005
The foundation for this magnificent Gothic cathedral dates all the way back to the fifth century. St. Jean was built on another church's remains. The construction began in the late 12th century without reaching completion until the 15th century. At its peak, religious figures are depicted in statues. The astrological...
Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation (Museum of the Fren
Category: Museums - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: 14, avenue Berthelot, Lyon 69007
Located in Besancon's citadel, this collection of documents and artifacts dates from the beginning of fascism to France's liberation and honors the martyrs of the French Resistance. Stellar document center features 700 works, a video library and a special area for children. The film "The Trial of Klaus Barbie-Justice...
Category: Historic Sites - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: 6, rue du Boeuf, Lyon, FR 69005
Comprised of several Renaissance and Gothic homes, the luxury hotel in the Cour des Loges is splendid to view even if one cannot afford to stay there. It has many galleries that were restored in the 1980s and are now covered by a glass roof. Located on three sides of the courtyard, the galleries are supported by...
Category: Sightseeing - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: 1, place de la Comédie, Lyon, FR 69001
With beautiful decor and detailed sculptures, the hotel is exquisite. Eight bells located in the hotel's Bell Tower are still used today and visited by musicians from around the world. Designed by S. Maupin, the hotel has four large buildings encompassing a courtyard. The hotel was originally designed to reflect the...
Category: Museums - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: 25, rue du Premier-Film, Lyon 69352
The year was 1895 when the Lumière brothers invented the cinematography process. This 19th century home was the site of the Lumière company and now marks the groundbreaking work of Louis Lumière. Includes the hangar the visionary producer used as the set for his 1,300 films. METRO: Monplaisir Lumière
Category: Parks - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: Montée Saint Barthélémy, Esplanade de Fourvière, Lyon, FR 69005
Located below the observatory in the basilica's northeast tower, the Jardin du Rosaire makes for a beautiful morning or evening stroll. Walking through the gardens from Notre-Dame de Fourviere, you have a splendid view of the city. This extraordinary garden follows the Way of the Cross used by the pilgrims to get to...
