• Video of the cathedral's astronomical clock. Lyon Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon) is a Roman Catholic church located on Place Saint-Jean...
  • In 1981, it was installed in the church of the monastery Cluniac Payerne (Switzerland), and since 1996, installed in the north transept of Lyon cathedral.
  • Discover everything you need to know about Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean), Lyon including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste-and-Saint-Etienne has the rank of cathedral and primatiale: the archbishop of Lyon has the title of Primate of Gaul.
  • A handsome mix of Roman and Gothic, Saint Jean Cathedral stands out in the cobbles of Vieux Lyon, chiming its bells to lure visitors through the huge oak doors.
  • Lyon Cathedral is a 12th century Romanesque and Gothic cathedral that took over four hundred years to construct.
  • One of the notable features of the Lyon Cathedral is its astronomical clock, located in the north transept.
  • Lyon Churches & Cathedrals: See reviews and photos of 10 churches & cathedrals in Lyon, France on Tripadvisor.
  • Key dates for the cathedral: 1245: 1st Council of Lyon with Innocent IV 1271: the body of Saint-Louis who died in Tunis was placed here 1316: crowning of Pope...
  • The archdiocese of Lyon dates to Roman times, but Lyon's present cathedral was built between the 12th and 15th centuries.