L’Antiquaille – Espace Culturel du Christianisme à Lyon

Museum Type: Religion & Spirituality History Architecture

Time needed: 1-1.5 hours

Good for: Religious Pilgrims, History lovers

Location: 49 montée Saint-Barthélémy, 69005 Lyon

Opening Hours: Check website

What is it: L’Antiquaille – Cultural Space of Christianity Located in a historic hospital building. It explores the history of Christianity in Lyon through exhibitions and archaeological remains.

L’Antiquaille – Espace Culturel du Christianisme à Lyon

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Good to know before you go

  • Text-based displays
  • Underground areas feel enclosed
  • Good for thoughtful visits

Insider Tips

  • Take your time in the underground areas
  • Look for small architectural traces in the walls and floors
  • Combine the visit with a walk around Fourvière

Perfect for

  • Curious about religious heritage
  • History lovers
  • Visitors exploring Fourvière

How to get there

Funicular: take Funicular F1 to Minimes Theatres Romains or Funicular F2 to Fourviere and walk a few minutes to the Antiquaille site.

Car: park on Rue de l Antiquaille or Montee Saint Barthelemy and walk to the entrance.

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