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Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay

Basilique St Martin d'Ainay

The only entirely Romanesque church in Lyon, dating back to the 11th-12th centuries. The abbey of Ainay was one of the most powerful in France between the 13th and the 16th centuries. A must-see for its very nice atmosphere.

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Address: rue de l'Abbaye d'Ainay
Getting there: M: Ampère Victor Hugo
Hours: Mon-Sat 08:30-12:00, 14:30-18:00, Sun 08:30-12:00
Price: Free
Website: abbayeainay.free.fr (opens in a new tab)

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