Our Lady of Fourviere
Welcome to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, an essential place of Lyon’s faith and devotion to the Virgin Mary.
St. John's Cathedral
Gothic Treasure and Spiritual Heart in Old Lyon, an exceptional architectural testimony, blending Romanesque and Gothic styles.
Gare Saint-Paul: History and Architecture
Saint-Paul station, built between 1873 and 1876, was built as part of the railway line linking Lyon to Montbrison.
Saint-Paul Church: 14 centuries of history in the heart of Old Lyon
21 Rue Saint-Paul, 69005 Lyon A little history of Saint-Paul Church Founded in the 6th century as a monastery, Saint-Paul Church is one of the oldest churches in Lyon, connected to Saint-Laurent Church by a covered passageway. It combines elements of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Transformed into a saltpeter warehouse during the French Revolution, it was later converted back into a church […]
Tourist areas to visit
Lyon is a city of a thousand faces, where each neighborhood tells a unique story.
Lyon from Place to Place
Squares play a central role, each offering a unique insight into the city's history and charm.
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 […]
Traboule at 118, climb of the Grande Côte
118 montée de la Grande Côte. Entering this 17th-century building from the Grande Côte side, you follow a discreet alleyway leading to a charming side courtyard. This courtyard is bordered by four small balcony-galleries adorned with delicate wrought-iron balustrades, reflecting the refined architectural details of […]
Traboule and Moirages Courtyard
3 bis Petite rue des Feuillants / 5 place Croix-Pâquet. You enter through a monumental archway. This traboule (covered passageway) crosses a small courtyard paved with cat's-head cobblestones and the Cour des Moirages (Moirage Courtyard). The Cour des Moirages, also called the Cour des Feuillants, takes its name from an ancient activity related to the moiré printing of fabrics, a process invented […]
Courtyard and beautiful staircase at 12 rue Fernand Rey
12 rue Fernand Rey. A remarkable courtyard of a 17th-century building. As you pass through it, you will be immediately struck by the maze of staircases and walkways that bear witness to the unique architecture of the period. These elements are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, adorned with finely crafted railings and balustrades. Every detail of these […]
