8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, 69001 Lyon
The SUBS, located in Lyon, is a laboratory for artistic creation. This unique space is dedicated to the production, dissemination, and mediation of the performing arts, including dance, circus, theater, and music.
History and Mission
SUBS was founded with the aim of supporting artists in their creative processes by offering them residencies, workspaces and performance opportunities. This establishment aims to be a crossroads for artistic innovation, encouraging encounters and exchanges between artists and the public.
Activities and Programming
SUBS organizes various activities and events throughout the year, including:
- Artist residencies : Offering creators space and time to develop their projects.
Broadcasts: Presentation of shows and performances for the public. - Workshops and training courses : Educational programs for different audiences, including practical workshops and internships.
- Special Events : Festivals, meetings and other cultural events aimed at promoting artistic diversity.
Infrastructure
SUBS has several spaces adapted to the needs of artists, such as rehearsal rooms, dance studios, and performance spaces. These infrastructures make it possible to meet the technical and artistic requirements of various projects.
Community Engagement
The SUBS are also involved in cultural mediation actions, aimed at bringing the performing arts closer to the general public and facilitating access to culture for all.
This summary highlights the importance of SUBS in the cultural landscape of Lyon, as an incubator and distributor of performing arts.
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.
