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Dec 1, 2022 · Here's what to do when visiting Vieux (Old) Lyon—a medieval and Renaissance district in which you'll find myriad historical, cultural, and gastronomical gems.
Oct 27, 2023 · Vieux Lyon showcases predominantly Renaissance and medieval architectural styles within its historic Lyon old town. You’ll encounter beautifully preserved structures from the 15th to 17th centuries adorned with intricate details, timber framed houses and hidden passageways called “traboules.”
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Mar 18, 2024 · Vieux (old) Lyon is the most beautiful (and touristy) quarter of the city. It’s tucked in between River Saone’s west bank and the steep Fourviere hillside – a narrow slice of land crammed with beautifully preserved mansions, many dating from the 16th-century French Renaissance.
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- Place et Gare de Saint-Paul. (St Paul Square and railway station) Let’s start our journey within Lyon Old Town in the North of this unique area, Saint-Paul district.
- Église Saint-Paul. St Paul church. To the North of Place Saint-Paul, you can see the église Saint-Paul (St Paul church). It is one of the oldest churches in Lyon.
- Rue Juiverie. Street of the Jews. Head south from place Saint-Paul via Rue Juiverie. This is a little paved and car-free street, like most streets in Old Town.
- Place du Change. Exchange Square. Like Rue Juiverie, the Place du Change (Exchange Square) symbolises the business activities in the Old Town of Lyon during the Renaissance era.
Rue de Gadagne in the heart of the Vieux Lyon. Vieux Lyon ( [vjø ljɔ̃] , English: Old Lyon ) is the largest Renaissance district of Lyon . In 1964, Vieux-Lyon, the city's oldest district, became the first site in France to be protected under the Malraux law to protect France's cultural sites.
- 427 ha (1,060 acres)
- 1998 (22nd Session)
- Cultural: (ii), (iv)
May 13, 2024 · Vieux Lyon, or Old Town Lyon, is a treasure trove of historical sites, stunning architecture, and unique activities. It’s made up of three sections: Saint-Paul to the north, central Saint-Jean, and Saint-Georges to the south.
May 11, 2023 · The Vieux-Lyon: a Renaissance-era heart. Built between the Fourvière hill and the River Saône, the Vieux-Lyon (old Lyon) district still possesses all the charm of its narrow Renaissance-era streets. Its 24 hectares of courtyards, staircase towers, Italian-style galleries, and famous traditional traboule passageways plunge you into the heart ...
