- Address: 70 rue Saint Jean, Lyon, France
- Hours: Open daily
- Admission: Free
Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean) Tours
Though overshadowed by the ornate Basilica Notre Dame, the Romanesque-Gothic beauty of the Cathedrale St Jean is the more ancient and important of Lyon's lovely churches. At the heart of Old Lyon, it is the home of the Primatiale of the Gauls, supreme over all the archbishops of France. The title was granted in 1079, though it is now largely symbolic.
The angular facade, begun in 1175 and completed in 1476, opens onto a far more extravagant interior, with several soaring chapels, stained glass dating to the 1300s, and most famously, the 1598 astronomical clock. Saint John's most noted attraction can calculate religious dates (such as Easter) until 2019, as well as the positions of stars above Lyon. But you're really here to see it in motion, complete with mechanical bell ringers and roosters.
Tours & Tickets
Old Lyon Gourmet Private Guided Tour
Enjoy a walk in the UNESCO World Heritage historic neighborhood of Lyon and discover some of the culinary specialties. This 2.5-hour small-group guided tour ... Read more
Location: Lyon, France
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
E-Bike Tour with Food Tasting and Paul Bocuse Markets
See Lyon 3-hours with a local guide and quality E-Bike. Meet at Lyon Part Dieu Hotel Athena Charles Béraudier Place. Quality E-bikes provided and flow ... Read more
Location: Lyon, France
Duration: 3 to 4 hrs