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Le Grand Large: an artificial lake in the heart of eastern Lyon

The Grand-Large Reservoir, an artificial lake along the Jonage Canal between Décines-Charpieu and Meyzieu, supplies the Cusset hydroelectric power station in Villeurbanne. Commissioned in 1897, this hydroelectric project, a precursor to the Rhône, combines electricity production, navigation and river regulation, while being a popular place for leisure and relaxation.

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Miribel Jonage Park

The Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage, near Lyon, covers 2,200 hectares. It offers activities such as swimming, boating and cycling. This natural park is home to a rich biodiversity. The Lac des Eaux Bleues, ideal for water sports, and the many trails make it a popular place to relax. Managed by the SMGP, it is essential for flood control.

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Lugdunum-Museum

Discover Lyon from a unique perspective by visiting the Lugdunum Museum and Roman Theatres, located on the historic Fourvière hill. This museum immerses you in the heart of Lugdunum, the ancient capital of Gaul, through an impressive collection of Roman artifacts: mosaics, sculptures, everyday objects, and the famous Claudian Table.

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Museum of Religious Art of Fourvière

The Musée d'Art Religieux de Fourvière, created in 1960, is a private museum dedicated to sacred art. It exhibits a rich collection of religious and historical objects, including goldwork from the 18th to the 20th century, liturgical textiles from the 19th century, drawings and watercolors by goldsmiths and silks, as well as objects related to Lyonnaise piety and the construction of the Basilica of Fourvière.

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The Courtyard of the Voracious and its Monumental Staircase

9 Place Colbert / 10 Montée Saint-Sébastien. The Cour des Voraces, located in the heart of the Croix-Rousse district, is much more than a simple traboule (covered passageway). Upon crossing its threshold, you discover an imposing architectural structure, dominated by its famous six-story monumental staircase. This labyrinth of steps, both massive and airy, seems to float above […]

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Discovering the Rosa Mir Garden

Nestled in the heart of Croix-Rousse, in a discreet courtyard accessible via the Impasse Viard, lies one of Lyon's most unusual treasures: the Jardin Rosa Mir. This unique place, listed as a Historic Monument since 1987, is the result of the passionate work of Jules Senis, a Spanish mason and tiler who took refuge in France.

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