Visiting Lyon during the 2026 Heritage Days: an exceptional weekend
THE European Heritage Days return to Lyon THE September 19 and 20, 2026 For its 43rd edition, this event is all about discovery and wonder. This unmissable cultural event is the perfect opportunity to explore the city from a new perspective, by entering places usually closed to the public and participating in free activities for all ages.
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Heritage Days 2026 Visit to the Lyon Silk Workshop (Atelier Mattelon) - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the Mattelon Workshop during the Heritage Days 2026: demonstrations on historical looms and immersion with the silk weavers of Croix-Rousse.
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Heritage Days 2026 Tell me about the Vinatier - Heritage Days 2026
Join us for Raconte-moi le Vinatier, an event celebrating the heritage of the Ferme du Vinatier in Bron, from September 18th to 20th, 2026, from 2pm to 6pm. Tours, photo exhibition and concert, free entry.
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Heritage Days 2026 Self-guided tour of the Rosa Mir Garden - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the Rosa Mir Garden during the Heritage Days 2026: a treasure of raw art made of stones and shells hidden in the heart of Croix-Rousse.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Municipal Trimmings Workshop - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the last passementerie workshop in Croix-Rousse during Heritage Days 2026: demonstrations on a 1908 loom and discovery of a unique know-how.
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Heritage Days 2026 Starting from EUR 15.40 Costumed guided tour: Explore the traboules (covered passageways) in the slopes of Croix-Rousse - Heritage Days 2026
Explore the traboules (covered passageways) of the Croix-Rousse slopes with a guide in period costume. Take advantage of the special JEP rate (free for children under 14) for this theatrical tour.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Saint-Bruno-les-Chartreux church - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the only masterpiece of Lyon's Baroque style and its exceptional baldachin signed by Soufflot during the Heritage Days 2026 at the Saint-Bruno-les-Chartreux church.
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Heritage Days 2026 Street Art Walk in the Slopes of Croix-Rousse - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the murals, collages and urban artworks that adorn the Croix-Rousse during a guided Street Art walk for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour: In the footsteps of the Lyon police - Heritage Days 2026
Join the specialists from the Lyon Police History Society for a thrilling guided tour in the footsteps of Edmond Locard and the major Lyon cases.
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Heritage Days 2026 Explore the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon - Heritage Days 2026
Explore the 70 rooms of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon for free during the Heritage Days 2026: from ancient Egypt to the masters of modern painting.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Lantern Temple - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the history and architecture of the Temple of the Lantern during the Heritage Days 2026 in Lyon: free guided tour in the heart of the 1st arrondissement.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour: Discovering the Lyon Opera House - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the backstage of the Lyon Opera House reinvented by Jean Nouvel during an exceptional guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Self-guided tour of the reception rooms of Lyon City Hall - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the reception rooms, gilding and inner courtyards of Lyon City Hall for free during the Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Saint-Polycarpe church - Heritage Days 2026
Explore the Saint-Polycarpe church in the heart of the slopes of Croix-Rousse during a free guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Notre-Dame-Saint-Vincent church - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the history and neoclassical architecture of the Notre-Dame-Saint-Vincent church on the banks of the Saône during a free guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Hot Club of Lyon - Heritage Days 2026
Come and discover the history and anecdotes of the Hot Club de Lyon since 1948 with Ludwig Laisné during free guided tours for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tours of the Saint-Nizier church - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the flamboyant Gothic architecture and sacred art heritage of the Saint-Nizier church during the Heritage Days 2026 in Lyon.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the crypt of Saint-Nizier church - Heritage Days 2026
Access the historic basements of the Saint-Nizier church and discover its crypt of early Christian origin during a guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 The Way of St. James: Discover the route of the pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela starting from Lyon - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the historical route and the secrets of the pilgrims of Saint James of Compostela in Lyon, starting from the Saint-Nizier church during the Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Enter the Trinity Chapel - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the jewel of Lyon's Baroque during the Heritage Days 2026: exceptional opening of the Trinity Chapel on September 19 and 20.
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Heritage Days 2026 An escape game in the streets of Lyon - Heritage Days 2026
Take part in a captivating escape game in the streets of Lyon for Heritage Days 2026: a fun way to discover the secrets of the city.
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Heritage Days 2026 An escape game in the streets of Lyon: A Journey Through Time - Heritage Days 2026
Follow in the footsteps of Professor Patfolles during the free escape game "Journey Through Time" in the streets of Lyon for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Brochier Silk Museum - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the centuries-old expertise of the Brochier company and the rich history of Lyon silk during a free guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Saint-François de Sales church - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the history of the Saint-François de Sales church and its famous Cavaillé-Coll organ during a free guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Look up: Frescoes and rose windows of the chapel of the Lycée St Marc - Heritage Days 2026
Explore the remarkable frescoes and rose windows of the chapel of the Lycée Saint-Marc in Lyon during a free guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Exhibition of Charles Popineau, Lyon photographer of the Belle Époque - Heritage Days 2026
Exhibition of around thirty photographs by Charles Popineau, reporter for Lyon Républicain (1885-1927), presented by the Town Hall of the 2nd arrondissement and the BML for the Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Exclusive tour of Brasserie Georges - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the history, Art Deco architecture and behind-the-scenes workings of the famous Brasserie Georges during an exclusive tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 The tasting workshop - Solstice Beers - Heritage Days 2026
Take part in the Solstice Beers tasting workshop during Heritage Days 2026: a free immersion in brewing heritage.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tours behind the scenes at the Lyon Archives - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the backstage areas, workshops and storage rooms of the Lyon Municipal Archives during a free guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Visit to the former Lyon-Perrache 1 signal box by the Rails et histoire association - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the former Lyon-Perrache signal box no. 1 with the Rails et histoire association during the Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Street art in the former Saint-Paul and Saint-Joseph prisons - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the underground passage of the former Saint-Paul and Saint-Joseph prisons, decorated by Didier Chamizo, a pioneer of street art, during the Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 NaturaLLYe Confluence - A fun visit for children (3-6 years old) - Heritage Days 2026
A fun and sensory visit for children aged 3 to 6 to discover the biodiversity of the Confluence district for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 The Guardians of the City - A fun visit for children (7-12 years old) - Heritage Days 2026
A treasure hunt and fun visit for 7-12 year olds to discover Lyon's heritage and architecture for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Conference: The Enigma of an Egyptian Mummy - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the scientific secrets and history of an Egyptian mummy during a free conference for Heritage Days 2026 in Lyon.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guignol vivant: behind the scenes of a theatre in motion - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the backstage areas, the puppets and the secrets of the Guignol theatre during a free immersion for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Visit to the Temple of the Exchange - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the history and architecture of the Temple du Change in Old Lyon during a free visit for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 They are here for you! - Heritage Days 2026
Interact with mediators and heritage enthusiasts during the "They are here for you!" event during Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Visit to the Ste Philomène chapel at the Lazarists La Salle and its restored Merklin organ - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the Sainte-Philomène chapel at the Lazaristes La Salle and discover its recently restored Merklin organ during the Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Discovering the endangered heritage of Old Lyon: reviving, resisting, reimagining - Heritage Days 2026
Join a 2-hour guided tour with the association La Renaissance du Vieux Lyon to discover the challenges of heritage in peril for the Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Flash tours of the cathedral - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the essentials of Saint-Jean Cathedral during free, short guided tours organized for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Come and discover the salons of the Palais Saint-Jean and the Lyon Academy - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the historic rooms of the Palais Saint-Jean and discover the Lyon Academy during an exceptional opening for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Lyon 5th district municipal library - Saint-Jean - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the Lyon 5th district Saint-Jean municipal library during a free guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Antiquaille - Heritage Days 2026
Explore 2000 years of history on a free guided tour of the Antiquaille on Fourvière Hill for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Jazz in the Squares - Lyon Festival - Heritage Days 2026
Attend the free concerts of the Jazz sur les Places festival during the Heritage Days 2026 in Old Lyon.
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Heritage Days 2026 Subs-visit: a historical tour of the Subsistances - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the fascinating history of Les Subsistances, from convent to place of artistic creation, during a free guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Visit to Fort Saint-Jean (ENFiP Lyon) - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the military architecture and panoramic view of Fort Saint-Jean (ENFiP) during an exceptional opening for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Storytelling walk with L'École prend l'air (slopes of Croix-Rousse) - Heritage Days 2026
Embark on a poetic storytelling walk through the slopes of Croix-Rousse and their traboules for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Discovering the first floating theatre - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the floating theatre L'Île Ô on the banks of the Rhône for free and discover its unusual architecture for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Urban walk: Where are the women? (Lyon 7) - Heritage Days 2026
Embark on an engaged urban walk in Lyon's 7th arrondissement to highlight the place and history of women in public spaces.
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Heritage Days 2026 Discover the Montluc National Prison Memorial - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the Montluc National Prison Memorial in Lyon 3rd arrondissement and discover this important site of memory and Resistance for the Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Architectural tour of the macLYON: behind the scenes of the building created by Renzo Piano - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the behind-the-scenes architecture of the macLYON designed by Renzo Piano during a unique guided tour for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Visit to the Military Governor's Residence in Lyon - Heritage Days 2026
Take advantage of the exceptional opening of the Hôtel du Gouverneur militaire de Lyon and its reception rooms for the 2026 Heritage Days.
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Heritage Days 2026 Visit to the library of the Linnean Society of Lyon - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the rare books, herbaria and ancient scientific collections of the Linnean Society of Lyon during the Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Behind the scenes at the Lyon Botanical Garden - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the cultivation greenhouses and the work of botanists during an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Lyon Botanical Garden for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Starting from EUR 10.00 Les Brotteaux: Land of Kings, Land of Factories - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the fascinating transformation of the Brotteaux district, between industrial history and royal residences, for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Discover the Part-Dieu urban project - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the future of Lyon's business district during an exceptional visit to the Part-Dieu Project House on September 19 and 20, 2026. Model, urban walk and workshops for young and old during Heritage Days.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour behind the scenes of the Auditorium-Orchestre national de Lyon - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the backstage and technical areas of the Auditorium-Orchestre national de Lyon (grid, pit, stage) on September 19 and 20, 2026 during the European Heritage Days. A free guided tour is available by reservation.
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Heritage Days 2026 Self-guided and guided tour of the stained glass windows of the Church of the Holy Sacrament - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the stained-glass windows of the Church of the Holy Sacrament (Lyon 3rd arrondissement) on September 19th and 20th, 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm during the European Heritage Days. A free opportunity to discover the stained-glass heritage and neo-Gothic architecture.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tours: The bastions of Blandan Park - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the bastions of Parc Blandan and discover its military history on September 19th and 20th, 2026, from 9am to 5pm during Heritage Days. A free guided tour is available by reservation.
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Heritage Days 2026 Visit to the Villa Berliet - Heritage Days 2026
Visit Villa Berliet, an Art Nouveau gem in Lyon, on September 19th and 20th, 2026, from 10am to 6pm during the European Heritage Days. Discover the home of industrialist Marius Berliet (reservations required).
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Heritage Days 2026 Visit to the Cusset hydroelectric power station - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the Cusset hydroelectric power station, formerly the most powerful in Europe, on September 19 and 20, 2026. Discover this 19th-century industrial feat through guided tours by reservation.
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Heritage Days 2026 Living memories at La Soie: guided tours CCO La Rayonne - Heritage Days 2026
Join the guided tours "Living Memories at La Soie" at the CCO La Rayonne on September 19th and 20th, 2026, from 4:30 pm to 6 pm. Discover the industrial and social history of TASE in Villeurbanne. Reservations required.
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Heritage Days 2026 Starting from EUR 5.00 Fun activity for children (ages 7-12): What is a silk weaver? - Heritage Days 2026
A dynamic and fun guided tour designed for 7-12 year olds to understand everything about the silk workers and silk in Croix-Rousse during the Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 Visit to the Célestins Theatre in Lyon - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the Théâtre des Célestins and its exceptional Italianate architecture during a guided tour on Sunday, September 20, 2026 for Heritage Days.
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Heritage Days 2026 Horse-drawn carriage ride through the streets of Lyon - Discovering horse-drawn carriages - Heritage Days 2026
Enjoy a ride in a 19th-century horse-drawn carriage and discover the art of horse-drawn carriage driving in the streets of Lyon for Heritage Days 2026.
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Heritage Days 2026 A unique urban walk: Bellecombe, the hidden village of the 6th arrondissement - Heritage Days 2026
Discover Bellecombe, the popular and little-known neighborhood in Lyon's 6th arrondissement, with its village-like atmosphere, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the European Heritage Days. A free urban walk with reservation required.
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Heritage Days 2026 A unique urban walk: The 6th missing person - Heritage Days 2026
Explore the urban and architectural transformations of Lyon's 6th arrondissement during a unique guided walk on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for Heritage Days. Reservations required.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided walk: The important sites of Lyon's medical history - Heritage Days 2026
Join a guided walk through the important sites of Lyon's medical history on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM during the European Heritage Days. Organized by the Mérieux Museum, reservations open from August 18.
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Heritage Days 2026 Guided tour of the Théâtre de l'Élysée - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the Théâtre de l'Élysée, a former Lyon cinema, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:45 and from 12:00 to 12:45 during the European Heritage Days. A free guided tour is available by reservation.
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Heritage Days 2026 Castor Houses of Villeurbanne: Revive, Resist, Reimagine - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the exhibition "The pain of water is infinite" at the Maisons Castors in Villeurbanne on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. An immersion in worker utopia and contemporary art, in resonance with the Lyon Biennale.
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Heritage Days 2026 Discovering the Fort of Bron - Heritage Days 2026
Visit the Fort de Bron, a 19th-century military construction, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the European Heritage Days. Enjoy a self-guided tour of this historic site.
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Heritage Days 2026 Discovering the racecourse and its behind-the-scenes areas - Heritage Days 2026
Discover the inner workings of the Parilly racecourse on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the European Heritage Days. A free guided tour is available by reservation.
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