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Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Sight4.6 · 15 3814.3 · 1 833≈ 45 minFree entry479 m from the center
The seat of the Archbishop and Primate of the Gauls, situated in the heart of Old Lyon at the foot of Fourvière hill. Constructed between the 12th and 15th centuries, it beautifully reflects the architectural transition from Romanesque apses to flamboyant Gothic naves. The cathedral is renowned for its 14th-century astronomical clock with automated figures and was the setting for the 1600 wedding of King Henri IV and Marie de' Medici.
Highlights
- Intricate 14th-century astronomical clock with moving mechanical figurines
- Harmonious blend of Romanesque choir and flamboyant Gothic nave
- Stunner 13th-century stained-glass rose windows in the transept
- Venue of the historic 1600 royal wedding of King Henri IV and Marie de' Medici
Opening hours
| Mon | 14:00 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:30 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 08:30 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 08:30 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 08:30 – 19:00 |
| Sat | 08:30 – 19:30 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 19:30 |
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