Discovering the historical heritage of the Bourse du Travail – Heritage Days 2026

Delve into the social and architectural history of the Lyon Labour Exchange

On the occasion of the European Heritage Days 2026, there Labor Exchange Lyon opens its doors for a guided tour of its rich historical heritage. Built between 1929 and 1936 by the architect Charles Meysson, this emblematic building in the Guichard district is a major witness to Lyon's social and architectural history.

Accompanied by Yannis Cosmas, As a historian, you will explore the spaces steeped in history within this place. You will particularly admire the large outdoor mosaic from the rue de Créqui, created in 1934 by 35 mosaicists based on a work by the painter Fernand Fargeot, representing «"The city beautified by work"». You will recognize the figures of the architect Meysson and the mayor Édouard Herriot. Inside, you will discover the exceptional decoration entrusted to a dozen Lyon artists in 1936, with its imitation plaster panels and large paintings, some of which are from the «"socialist realism"».

A unique immersion in a place where art, history and social struggles meet, and where the memory of the working world is still alive.

Practical information for visiting the Bourse du Travail (Labour Exchange)

📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Opening Hours: 10am-11am and 11am-12pm
📍 Location: Bourse du Travail, Place Guichard, 69003 Lyon
🎟️ Price: Free - Reservation required (via the Heritage Days website)

🚇 Public transport:
– Subway: Station Place Guichard (55 m) or Guillotière (537 m)
– Tram: Station Courthouse – 3rd Arrondissement Town Hall (186 m) or Saxony-Prefecture (208 m)
– Parking: Bonniel-Servient Park (104 m, 183 rue de Créqui) or Part-Dieu Park Shopping Center (243 m, rue de Servient)
- Station : Part-Dieu Vivier Merle Station (833 m) or Part-Dieu Station (938 m)

👥 Audience: Suitable for all audiences.

ℹ️ Other events at the same location (on the same day):
– Conference: 90 years of the Popular Front (hosted by Pierre Coquan, President of the CGT Institute of Social History)
– Trade union exhibitions and exchanges Presentations made by trade union organizations (CFDT, CGT, FSU) on the 90th anniversary of the Popular Front and discussions with activists.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover an iconic place in Lyon's social history, a blend of artistic heritage and working-class memory!