What if Lyon became a giant comic strip? Here are some original comics Inspired by Lyon's iconic monuments, neighborhoods, and landmarks, this is a fun and creative way to rediscover the city. The goal: to transform Lyon's iconic locations into vibrant, colorful, and sometimes surprising graphic scenes.
Lyon's monuments and attractions in comic book form
Discover below a selection of comics generated from the most iconic places in Lyon.
Bartholdi's Fountain in Comics
The Bartholdi fountain is today one of the symbols of Lyon. Yet, it was not originally conceived for the capital of Gaul. Its story begins several hundred kilometers further south, in Bordeaux.
The comic strip: The Big Rock of Croix-Rousse
Long before Lyon was founded, a gigantic glacier transported an enormous block of quartzite from the Alps for nearly 200 kilometers.
The Canuts Wall in comic book form
This educational comic strip tells the story of the Mur des Canuts, an immense trompe-l'œil mural located on the Boulevard des Canuts, in the Croix-Rousse district of Lyon.
The Fourvière Metal Tower in Comics
The history of the Fourvière metal tower is full of misconceptions. Many believe it is a copy of the Eiffel Tower, whereas its history is more nuanced.
The equestrian statue in Place Bellecour, in comic strip form
Discover in comic book form the story of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on Place Bellecour in Lyon: journey, Revolution and rebirth.
