Guided tour of the Antiquaille – Heritage Days 2026

Discover the fascinating history of a major Lyon heritage site

For the 2026 European Heritage Days, come and discover the Antiquaille, an iconic site perched on Fourvière hill.

Formerly a Visitation convent, later a psychiatric hospital, then a cultural center and memorial, the Antiquaille notably houses the dungeon attributed to Saint Pothinus and the Museum of the History of Christianity (ECCLY). This guided tour immerses you in 2,000 years of history, from Roman antiquity to modern architectural and medical developments.

Practical Information & Access

Price: Free

Address : L'Antiquaille, 49 Montée de Saint-Barthélemy, 69005 Lyon

Public transport:
– Funicular F2 (Fourvière): Stop Fourviere
– Funicular F1 (Saint-Just): Stop Minimes – Roman Theatres
– Bus: Lines 47, 48 (Stop The Minimes)