St. Paul's Church, Lyon

Name: St. Paul's Church
Address: Place Gerson, Lyon, 69005, France
Telephone: +33 4 78 69 89 14

#62 among attractions in Lyon

Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Église Saint-Paul is a Roman Catholic church located in Lyon, France. It is situated in the Vieux Lyon, in the Saint-Paul quarter, in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon. The cathedral is in the Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. The tower-lantern was classified as monument historique in 1920, and the whole church was classified in 1996. In 2002, the church was completely renovated. It is around 45 m long and 16.5 m high under the arch. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Paul de Lyon Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 45°45'60"N, 4°49'37"E

Address

Place GersonArrondissement 5E (Vieux Lyon - Quarantaine)Lyon 69005 France

Contact

+33 4 78 69 89 14

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Day trips

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Saint-Paul, Lyon (1 min walk), Salle Molière, Lyon (3 min walk), La fresque des Lyonnais, Lyon (3 min walk), Rue Lainerie, Lyon (3 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St. Paul's Church:

Train

Lyon-Saint-Paul (2 min walk)
Fourvière (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

Gare Saint-Paul • Lines: C3 (2 min walk)
Saint-Paul • Lines: C14 (2 min walk)

Bus

Gare Saint-Paul • Lines: S1 (2 min walk)
Saint-Paul • Lines: 19, 31, 40 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (2 min walk)
Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (13 min walk)

Metro

Hôtel de Ville - Louis Pradel • Lines: A, C (12 min walk)
Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean • Lines: D (12 min walk)

Tram

Liberté • Lines: T1 (24 min walk)
Saxe-Préfecture • Lines: T1 (26 min walk)