7-8 Pl. de Fourvière, 69005 Lyon
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.
The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions to showcase Christian religious heritage.
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.
