Basilique funéraire Saint-Laurent de Choulans, Lyon

Name: Basilique funéraire Saint-Laurent de Choulans
Address: 41 Quai Fulchiron, Lyon, 69005, France
Telephone: +33 4 72 38 49 30

#185 among attractions in Lyon

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Basilique funéraire Saint-Laurent de Choulans

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Saint-Laurent-de-Choulans is an archaeological site located in Lyon at the foot of the Fourvière tunnel, and dated to the Merovingian period. This site includes the remains of a church surrounded by a fenced Christian necropolis, covering an area of 0.5 to 1 ha.

Coordinates: 45°45'7"N, 4°49'18"E

Address

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

Contact

+33 4 72 38 49 30

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Basilique funéraire Saint-Laurent de Choulans – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rue Victor-Hugo, Lugdunum, Jardin des Curiosités, Grande synagogue de Lyon.

0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
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~1660 ftNW
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~1740 ftE
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0.4 miNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilique funéraire Saint-Laurent de Choulans?

Nearby attractions include Jardin des Curiosités, Lyon (6 min walk), Place Carnot, Lyon (7 min walk), 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Lyon (8 min walk), Church of Saint-Just, Lyon (8 min walk).

How to get to Basilique funéraire Saint-Laurent de Choulans by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilique funéraire Saint-Laurent de Choulans:

Bus

Pont Kitchener - Rive Droite • Lines: 31, C20, C20E (1 min walk)
Pont Kitchener - Rive Gauche • Lines: 31, 46, 49, 55, 63, 8, C19, C20, C20E, C21, S1 (4 min walk)

Metro

Perrache • Lines: A (8 min walk)
Ampère - Victor Hugo • Lines: A (10 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Perrache (8 min walk)
Saint-Just (12 min walk)

Tram

Perrache • Lines: T1, T2 (8 min walk)
Place des Archives • Lines: T1, T2 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (18 min walk)
Confluence • Lines: Vaporetto (19 min walk)

Trolleybus

Gare Saint-Paul • Lines: C3 (26 min walk)
Homme de la Roche RD • Lines: C14 (26 min walk)