Self-guided tour

Welcome to Lyon, the city of a thousand flavors and a captivating history. Today, I'm taking you to discover an emblematic site of the French Resistance during the Second World War: the Bouchon Le Garet.

Today, I invite you to discover one of the curiosities of our beautiful city: the statue of Polyphemus, which stands proudly in the courtyard of the Town Hall.

Upon arriving at this address, your eyes will be drawn to a magnificent door adorned with text engraved on the lintel.

The museum garden, which corresponds to the former cloister of the 17th-century abbey, reveals a rich and fascinating history. Once reserved for the nuns, this enclosed interior space offered a haven of peace where they could enjoy nature.

Note its main entrance, located more than 3 meters high, but without a front staircase. To access the interior, worshippers must use the side entrances of the building.

Welcome to La Fresque des Lyonnais, a huge 800-meter mural, representing 24 local historical figures and 6 contemporaries.

This strange metal console is a poignant testament to the attention paid to the Lyon silk manufacturers of the time.

This memorial plaque reminds us of the extraordinary story of the Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, pioneers of cinema.

You might wonder why this ancient pillar stands here without explanation. In reality, it is the last remaining vestige of the former Carmelite convent that occupied this site.

Admire the superb corner niche, which houses the statue of Saint Catherine, a revered martyr. She is depicted holding a wheel studded with iron spikes in her left hand. Here is her story.