Guided tour of the Saint-François de Sales church – Heritage Days 2026

Discover a 19th-century masterpiece and its magnificent Cavaillé-Coll organ

For the 2026 European Heritage Days, come and discover the’Saint Francis de Sales Church, an iconic building in the Ainay district on the Presqu'île of Lyon.

This guided tour invites you to explore the history of this neoclassical and neo-baroque church, typical of the 19th-century religious revival in Lyon and decorated by "artist-apostles." The tour also highlights one of its major treasures: its grand historic organ, a masterpiece by Aristide Cavaillé-Coll installed in 1880.

Practical Information & Access

Price: Free

Address : 11 Rue Auguste Comte, 69002 Lyon

Public transport:
– Metro A: Station Ampère – Victor Hugo Or Bellecour
– Bus: Lines C5, C9, C12, 27, 40 (Stops Bellecour Or Ampere)