21 Rue Saint-Paul, 69005 Lyon
A bit of history of Saint-Paul church
Founded in the 6th century as a monastery, the Saint-Paul church is one of the oldest churches in Lyon, connected to the Saint-Laurent church by a covered passage. It combines elements of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Transformed into a saltpeter store during the Revolution, it became a parish church again in 1801.
Listed as a Historic Monument, its interior restoration was carried out from 1963 to 1967, and the exterior between 2001 and 2002. Its inauguration after restoration took place on October 13, 2002, during a large celebration broadcast by France 2.
Key dates:
- 6th century : Creation of a collegiate church.
- Revolution : Transformed into a store.
- 1801 : Becomes parochial again.
- 1920 : The lantern tower is listed as a Historic Monument.
- 1995 : The entire church is classified as a Historic Monument.
- 2001-2002 : Exterior restoration.
Our self-guided tours of Brotteaux
The bust of Claude-Marius Vaïsse, described as the Haussmann of Lyon
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March 4, 2024
The Palais de Flore, built by the architect Clément Laval in 1930, stands out for its imposing stature, reaching a height of 40 metres.
The Palais de Flore, the tallest building in France at the time
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March 4, 2024
The Palais de Flore, built by the architect Clément Laval in 1930, stands out for its imposing stature, reaching a height of 40 metres.
Brotteaux Station, a place full of history and transformations
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March 3, 2024
Welcome to the Gare des Brotteaux.
Please note that there was once a small wooden and plaster station, built in 1858 to accommodate the Lyon-Geneva line.
Guimet Museum: abandonment or rebirth?
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February 19, 2024
Welcome to the former Guimet Museum, a place rich in history and artistic diversity.
The little Valla house in the middle of a building
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February 18, 2024
You are in front of an astonishing scene where past and present meet. Observe the 19th century villa enclosed in an office building.
Brotteaux Crypt – Victims of the Revolution
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February 17, 2024
Welcome to the Sainte-Croix Chapel, also known as the Missionaries of Our Lady Chapel.
The smallest house at 28 avenue Maréchal Foch
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February 16, 2024
Stop in front of number 28 avenue maréchal Foch, where you will find a real curiosity: the smallest house in the city.
