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Montée de la Grande Côte

This steep street has Renaissance buildings and offers a very beautiful view over the city from its top.

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Église du Bon-Pasteur
19th-century Romanesque church unique for not having a front entrance due to construction conflicts with the barracks across the street.
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Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules
This Roman theatre is the place where the first Christian martyrs of Gaul were killed. Documents say that it was the largest theatre in Gaul at that time, but nobody knows exactly how far it extends under the neighbouring buildings, nor what remains from the Roman era after centuries of construction. After the closing of the old Fine Arts school (the grey building overlooking the theatre), a debate was initiated about what should be done with this exceptional archaeological site. The theatre can be seen from the street but is not open to the public for safety reasons.
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Balthaz'Art
Croix-Rousse has more and more interesting restaurants, and this one is a fine example. In a "flea-market-meets-art-gallery" decor, you will enjoy a fresh and creative cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian influences. Nice wine list, and it is still possible to get a table at a relatively short notice.
Lunch Thu-Sat, dinner Tue-Sat
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Place Sathonay
A charming neighbourhood square planted with old plane trees. Just sit at a terrace, watch the locals playing pétanque and enjoy the mood.