Célestins, Lyon

Name: Célestins
Address: 10 Place des Célestins, Lyon, 69002, France
Telephone: +33 4 78 42 05 41

#80 among attractions in Lyon

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The Théâtre des Célestins is a theatre building on Place des Célestins in Lyon, France. It was designed by Gaspard André, and inaugurated in 1877, then in 2005. Alongside the Comédie-Française and the théâtre de l'Odéon, it is one of few theatres with over 200 years' continual usage in France. It is now a municipal theatre directly run by the City of Lyon. It has a contemporary and classical repertoire as well as producing new work. ()

Local name: Théâtre des Célestins Coordinates: 45°45'36"N, 4°49'55"E

Address

10 Place des CélestinsArrondissement 2E (Bellecour - A Gourjus)Lyon 69002 France

Contact

+33 4 78 42 05 41

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Célestins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rue de la République, Rue Mercière, Passage de l'Argue, St Jean Cathedral.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Célestins open?

Célestins is open:

Monday 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 10 pm
Thursday 9 am - 10 pm
Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday 9 am - 10 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Célestins?

Nearby attractions include Place des Célestins, Lyon (1 min walk), Rue Émile-Zola, Lyon (2 min walk), Rue des Archers, Lyon (2 min walk), Place des Jacobins, Lyon (3 min walk).

How to get to Célestins by public transport?

The nearest stations to Célestins:

Bus

Passerelle - Palais de Justice • Lines: 31, 40, L'Open Tour Lyon (3 min walk)
Pont Bonaparte • Lines: 31, 40 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (3 min walk)
Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (13 min walk)

Metro

Bellecour • Lines: A, D (5 min walk)
Cordeliers • Lines: A (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Cordeliers • Lines: C13, C14, C3 (9 min walk)
Gare Saint-Paul • Lines: C3 (12 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Saint-Paul (13 min walk)
Minimes - Théâtres romains (14 min walk)

Tram

Liberté • Lines: T1 (13 min walk)
Guillotière • Lines: T1 (16 min walk)