Guided tours behind the scenes at the Lyon Archives – Heritage Days 2026

Discover Lyon's history and the restricted areas of the Archives.

On the occasion of the 2026 European Heritage Days, the Lyon Municipal Archives exceptionally open their doors to you for an immersion into the behind-the-scenes work of preserving local memory.

Guided by archivists, discover the conservation rooms usually closed to the public, the storage areas, the restoration workshops and the journey of historical documents, from ancient parchments to contemporary archives.

Practical Information & Access

Price: Free

Address : 1 Place des Archives, 69002 Lyon

Public transport:
– Metro A: Station Perrache
– Tram T1 / T2: Stop Suchet Or Perrache
– Bus: Lines C19, C21, 31, 63 (Stop Perrache)