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The Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation is located in what used to be the offices of the Gestapo and Klaus Barbie. While it avoids being too downbeat, the CHRD will leave no one unmoved. The themes of the ex... more

Le Pharaon is grandiose and follows a theme, which as its name suggests, largely takes its inspiration from Ancient Egypt, from the décor to the costumes worn by the solely female staff! The fruit machines will undoubtedly attr... more

Le Voxx is a hip bar situated in the heart of Lyon. It is open all day long and has a dynamic and fun ambience once the night sets in. The music is intense; people talk and drink but that's all you need for a great evening. The... more

The Palais de la Miniature is an astonishing little private museum tucked in on the corner of Rue Juiverie near to Gare St. Paul. It is of international standing and children will love the numerous games and dolls houses, while... more

The church of Lyon's bishop, one of Gaul's most important, has been situated on the banks of the Saone at the bottom of Fourvière hill since the 4th Century (Saint Jean Archeological Garden). Construction of the present buildin... more

Built between 1872 and 1884 by the architect Pierre Bossan, the Basilique de Fourvière, that has been nicknamed the "upside down elephant" is representative of the eclecticism of the end of the 19th century. The oriental, symbo... more

As in Lyon, the construction of places of worship goes back to ancient times. Saint-Pierre, a funerary basilica, was built on the banks of the Rhône in the 5th century and after the 8th-10th century invasions was turned into th... 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

The façade of the Temple Lanterne lies flat, joined with the fronts of buildings to either side and pierced at the entrance by three pointed archways. The building was constructed on the blueprints of architect Manlius Bailly i... more

Based upon the blueprints of Gaspard André, the Grand Temple of Lyon was completed in 1884 to accommodate the growing population of Lyon. Overall, it is shaped like a Grecian cross with galleries on three sides, and its façade... more