Saint-Paul, Lyon

Name: Saint-Paul
Address: Lyon, France

#158 among attractions in Lyon

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Saint-Paul is a quarter located in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon, France. It was named after the parish church. Located in the perimeter saved registered to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the three parishes of the Vieux Lyon, the historic center of the city. The quarter is mainly served by the line C3 of the transports en commun lyonnais and the train station named Gare de Lyon-Saint-Paul. In 1880, the statue of Chancellor Gerson, sculpted by the burgomaster of Liège, Charles Bailly, was installed rue Saint-Paul, in front of the church. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°45'58"N, 4°49'38"E

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Arrondissement 5E (Vieux Lyon - Quarantaine)Lyon France

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Saint-Paul – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Jean Cathedral, Esplanade de Fourvière, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Fontaine Bartholdi.

~1790 ftS
Cathedral housing 14th-century treasures
St Jean Cathedral, Lyon
9 min walk • The St Jean Cathedral, a historic church nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This magnificent structure, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist of Lyon, is a prime...
~1640 ftSW
Hilltop church with religious art museum
Esplanade de Fourvière, Lyon
8 min walk • Perched atop the Fourvière hill in Lyon, France, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière stands as a majestic landmark, casting a watchful eye over the city. This grand church, a blend of Gothic and Byzantine architecture, is more than just a place of worship; it is...
~1650 ftE
Ancient and modern art and artifacts
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Lyon
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon is a premier destination for art lovers and a jewel in the city's cultural crown. Housed in a stunning 17th-century Benedictine convent, this museum boasts one of the largest art collections in...
~1680 ftE
Historical site by a celebrated sculptor
Fontaine Bartholdi, Lyon
9 min walk • The Fontaine Bartholdi is an emblematic monument located in the heart of Lyon, France. Unveiled in 1892, this grandiose fountain is the work of the renowned sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who is also credited with designing the Statue of Liberty.
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Gothic church with a long history
Église Saint-Nizier, Lyon
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon's Presqu'île district, the Église Saint-Nizier is a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This Gothic church, with its history stretching back to the 5th century, stands as a beacon of Lyon's ecclesiastical...
~610 ftS
Church
Temple du Change, Lyon
3 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Lyon, the Temple du Change stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. Originally constructed in the 17th century as a place of worship for the city's Protestant community, this church has undergone...
~810 ftS
The city's history and puppet museums
Musée Gadagne, Lyon
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon's Old Town, the Musée Gadagne is a cultural gem that offers visitors an immersive journey into the city's rich history and the world of puppetry. Housed in a magnificent Renaissance building, which is itself a historical monument, the...
~830 ftNE
Church
Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent, Lyon
5 min walk • The Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent is a Roman Catholic church located in Lyon, on the banks of the Saône, quai Saint-Vincent, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon. In 1984, it was classified as monument historique.
~1380 ftNE
Square
Place des Terreaux, Lyon
7 min walk • The Place des Terreaux is a square located in the center of Lyon, France, on the Presqu'île between the Rhône and the Saône, at the foot of the hill of La Croix-Rousse in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon.
~190 ftN
Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church, Lyon
1 min walk • 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.
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Iconic hilltop metal tower and city symbol
Metallic tower of Fourvière, Lyon
8 min walk • The Tour métallique de Fourvière, a landmark of Lyon, France, is a steel framework tower which bears a striking resemblance to the Eiffel Tower, which predates it by three years. With a height of 85.9 metres and weight of 210 tons, the "metallic tower" was built between 1892 and 1894.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint-Paul?

Nearby attractions include St. Paul's Church, Lyon (1 min walk), Salle Molière, Lyon (2 min walk), Rue Lainerie, Lyon (3 min walk), Rue de Gadagne, Lyon (3 min walk).

How to get to Saint-Paul by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint-Paul:

Bus

Gare Saint-Paul • Lines: S1 (1 min walk)
Saint-Paul • Lines: 19, 31, 40 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Gare Saint-Paul • Lines: C3 (1 min walk)
Saint-Paul • Lines: C14 (2 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Saint-Paul (1 min walk)
Fourvière (10 min walk)

Ferry

Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (2 min walk)
Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (12 min walk)

Metro

Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean • Lines: D (11 min walk)
Hôtel de Ville - Louis Pradel • Lines: A, C (12 min walk)

Tram

Liberté • Lines: T1 (23 min walk)
Saxe-Préfecture • Lines: T1 (25 min walk)