St. George's Church, Lyon

Name: St. George's Church
Address: Quai Fulchiron, Lyon, 69005, France
Telephone: +33 4 72 77 07 90

#60 among attractions in Lyon

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Église Saint-Georges is a Roman Catholic church located on the Place François-Bertras, in the Vieux Lyon quarter, in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon. It is under the direction of the Primatiale parish and was named in honor of Saint George. The cathedral is near the Place Benoît-Crépu, between the quarter of the Quarantaine and Saint-Jean quarters. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Georges de Lyon Completed: 1848 (177 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 45°45'28"N, 4°49'31"E

Address

Quai FulchironArrondissement 5E (Vieux Lyon - Quarantaine)Lyon 69005 France

Contact

+33 4 72 77 07 90

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Day trips

St. George's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Jean Cathedral, Parc des Hauteurs, Rue Victor-Hugo, Lugdunum.

~1320 ftN
Cathedral housing 14th-century treasures
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~1870 ftNW
Park, Garden
Parc des Hauteurs, Lyon
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~1730 ftSE
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~1550 ftNW
Museum of Roman antiquities and artifacts
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~1280 ftSW
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~650 ftE
Synagogue
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~1590 ftE
Massive pedestrianized public square
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~1500 ftW
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~1810 ftNE
Square
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~1130 ftW
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~1600 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. George's Church?

Nearby attractions include Place Benoît-Crépu, Lyon (1 min walk), Passerelle Paul-Couturier, Lyon (2 min walk), Place de la Trinité, Lyon (3 min walk), La Maison de Guignol, Lyon (3 min walk).

How to get to St. George's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. George's Church:

Bus

Saint-Georges • Lines: 31, C20, C20E (1 min walk)
Sala • Lines: 31, C20, C20E (3 min walk)

Metro

Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean • Lines: D (5 min walk)
Ampère - Victor Hugo • Lines: A (10 min walk)

Train

Minimes - Théâtres romains (6 min walk)
Fourvière (10 min walk)

Ferry

Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (7 min walk)
Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (17 min walk)

Tram

Perrache • Lines: T1, T2 (15 min walk)
Quai Claude Bernard • Lines: T1 (19 min walk)

Trolleybus

Gare Saint-Paul • Lines: C3 (15 min walk)
Saint-Paul • Lines: C14 (17 min walk)