Villeurbanne Things to Do

Villeurbanne's Town Hall is part of a building complex constructed in the 30s, which also includes the present day Théâtre Populaire National (T.N.P) and the Cité des Gratte-Ciel. It just goes to show that Lyons is not all Goth... more

Built in 1927, the Eglise de la Sainte Famille is part of a complex including a rectory, a garden, and several other buildings used for religious life. The architectural style is art-deco and the church features many stained-gl... more

Skyscraper City is aptly named as the buildings here are tall enough to scrape the sky. It recalls the utopian city that Tony Garnier started to build some years ago (see: Quartier des Etats Unis). Mr.Leroux began his city by b... more

The Centre Culturel Oecuménique works for inter cultural dialog through the creation of a space defending the free expression of multiple social, cultural, and political beliefs. The organization was originally created by the C... more

The modern façade of the Institut d'Art Contemporain (the Institute of Modern Art) disguises the fact that it has been housed in an old school in Villeurbanne since 1997 when the Nouveau Musée merged with the Fonds Régional d'A... more

Before it was filled with music, the Transbordeur was filled with steam-powered machinery as a factory of Villeurbanne. Today, the venue presents a densely-packed schedule of concerts, and tickets may be purchased through sever... more

Centre Culturel de la Vie Associative (CCVA) is a popular events venue, just a couple of miles from Lyon. The center hosts a wide array of events like children's shows, dance as well as contemporary concerts. It has all the req... more

The Théâtre Astrée, in the middle of the university campus of Villeurbanne, is a venue for works of theater but is usually devoted to student organizations and workshops. Students use the space to study choreography, the circus... more

The Espace Tonkin is part of the Collège du Tonkin et Médiathèque du Tonkin Complex at the end of Avenue Salvador Allende. The large red, pink, and glass edifice is directly next to la Clinique du Tonkin, the best-known landmar... more

The goal of Studio 24 is to unite theatrical and cinematic activities in a single location, although the two are often at odds. It is a building with an impressive diversity of purposes and great cultural and economic importanc... more