La fresque des Lyonnais, Lyon

Name: La fresque des Lyonnais
Address: 49 quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, 69001, France

#206 among attractions in Lyon

Monuments and statues, Specialty museum, Museum, Public art

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The Fresco of the Lyonnais is a mural of 800 m2 of surface, located in Lyon, France. It represents twenty-four historical characters from Lyon and six contemporary ones. It was realized in 1994-1995 by CitéCréation.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°46'5"N, 4°49'41"E

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49 quai Saint-VincentArrondissement 1ER (Arrondissement 1ER Grand Quartier Nø 05)Lyon 69001 France

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La fresque des Lyonnais – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Fontaine Bartholdi, City Hall, Temple du Change.

~1520 ftE
Ancient and modern art and artifacts
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~1390 ftE
Historical site by a celebrated sculptor
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~1770 ftE
Grand historical landmark and city hall
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~1310 ftS
Church
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~1540 ftS
The city's history and puppet museums
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~460 ftSE
Church
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~1790 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Saint-Bruno des Chartreux, Lyon
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~1050 ftE
Square
Place des Terreaux, Lyon
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~600 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church, Lyon
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~1100 ftNE
Roman amphitheater built in 19 AD
Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, Lyon
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~690 ftNE
Square
Place Sathonay, Lyon
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Which popular attractions are close to La fresque des Lyonnais?

Nearby attractions include Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent, Lyon (3 min walk), St. Paul's Church, Lyon (3 min walk), Place Sathonay, Lyon (4 min walk), Rue du Sergent Blandan, Lyon (4 min walk).

How to get to La fresque des Lyonnais by public transport?

The nearest stations to La fresque des Lyonnais:

Trolleybus

Saint-Vincent • Lines: C14 (1 min walk)
Saint-Paul • Lines: C14 (3 min walk)

Bus

Saint-Vincent • Lines: 19, 31, 40 (1 min walk)
Saint-Paul • Lines: 19, 31, 40 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (3 min walk)
Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (15 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Saint-Paul (4 min walk)
Fourvière (13 min walk)

Metro

Hôtel de Ville - Louis Pradel • Lines: A, C (10 min walk)
Croix-Paquet • Lines: C (12 min walk)

Tram

Liberté • Lines: T1 (25 min walk)
Saxe-Préfecture • Lines: T1 (26 min walk)