• The Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Lyon, or the Lyon Cathedral, is the seat of the Archbishop of Lyon and is famed for its stunning architecture.
  • 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.
  • Located in the heart of Lyon’s old town, the cathedral has been a symbol of the city for centuries, and is one of the most important religious sites in France.
  • The Cathedral of Saint John Baptist de Lyon is a Roman style cathedral, which is next to the Rhone River, in the district of Old Lyon.
  • One of the most remarkable features of the Cathedral of Lyon is its astronomical clock, known as the Horloge Astronomique.
  • The medieval Treasury of Lyon cathedral was destroyed in 1562 by the Calvinist Baron des Adrets, who plundered it under Louis XIV and then pillaged it during...
  • Construction of the Lyon Cathedral began in the 12th century and continued over several centuries, with various additions and modifications taking place.
  • Stroll the cobblestoned streets of Old Town Lyon (Vieux Lyon) and Place St-Jean to discover the Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean).
  • Lyon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located on Place Saint-Jean in central Lyon, France.