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Rue Victor Hugo

Brand names and tourist traps south of Bellecour.

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Rue Auguste Comte
Parallel to rue Victor Hugo, this is where you will find most antique shops in Lyon.
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Musée des Arts Décoratifs et Musée des Tissus
Decorative Arts museum and Fabrics museum
Great if you are into old European oil paintings, or relocated Egyptian, Greek or Mesopotamian antiquities. An impressively large local numismatic gallery. Housed in an interesting building with a pleasant courtyard. Probably disappointing if you have come from larger museums such as those in Paris, unless you have a specific local history or antiquarian focus.
Closed for renovations until 2024
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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.
Mon-Sat 08:30-12:00, 14:30-18:00, Sun 08:30-12:00Free
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Place Bellecour
The largest clear square in Europe. In the centre stands the equestrian statue of Louis XIV ("under the horse's tail" is a usual meeting point for locals). Apart from this, it is rather empty, windy and not so pleasant. A renovation project is under way. Between the southeast corner of Place Bellecour and the river Rhône is Place Antonin Poncet. There was a hospital there (Hôpital de la Charité), built in 1622 and demolished in 1934. The only remain is the bell tower (Clocher de la Charité) built in 1667.