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Jardin des Curiosités

Garden of Curiosities

Small garden hidden in the bottom of a street/car park, behind a metallic door. It was designed by Canadian artists in a surrealistic spirit (recalls Magritte or Dali). Also a very nice viewpoint over the southern part of Lyon.

Address: Passage des Hauts de St Just
Getting there: F: Minimes/St Just
Website: en.lyon-france.com (opens in a new tab)

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