Saint Irenaeus Church, Lyon

Name: Saint Irenaeus Church
Address: 6 Place Saint-Irénée, Lyon, 69005, France

#61 among attractions in Lyon

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The Saint Irenaeus Church, Lyon, located on the heights of Lyon in the neighborhood of St. Irenaeus, is one of the oldest churches in France. It is named for Irenaeus first Bishop of Lyon and Primate of Gaul. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Irénée de Lyon Coordinates: 45°45'20"N, 4°48'46"E

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6 Place Saint-IrénéeArrondissement 5E (La Sarra - Saint Just)Lyon 69005 France

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Saint Irenaeus Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Jean Cathedral, Esplanade de Fourvière, Parc des Hauteurs, Lugdunum.

0.8 miNE
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Park, Garden
Parc des Hauteurs, Lyon
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Museum of Roman antiquities and artifacts
Lugdunum, Lyon
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Park, Garden, View point
Jardin des Curiosités, Lyon
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Basilica of Saint Justus, Lyon
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0.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Ancient Greek architecture
Odéon, Lyon
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0.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Ruins
Théâtres Romains, Lyon
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. George's Church, Lyon
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Which popular attractions are close to Saint Irenaeus Church?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of Saint Justus, Lyon (6 min walk), Church of Saint-Just, Lyon (8 min walk), Odéon, Lyon (11 min walk), Théâtres Romains, Lyon (12 min walk).

How to get to Saint Irenaeus Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Irenaeus Church:

Bus

Saint-Irénée • Lines: 46, 49, C20E (2 min walk)
Saint-Alexandre • Lines: 55, C20, C21 (4 min walk)

Train

Saint-Just (6 min walk)
Minimes - Théâtres romains (12 min walk)

Metro

Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean • Lines: D (19 min walk)
Perrache • Lines: A (21 min walk)

Tram

Perrache • Lines: T1, T2 (21 min walk)
Place des Archives • Lines: T1, T2 (21 min walk)

Trolleybus

Greillon • Lines: C14 (21 min walk)
Subsistances • Lines: C14 (23 min walk)

Ferry

Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (23 min walk)
Confluence • Lines: Vaporetto (26 min walk)