Théâtre des Célestins, Lyon
Theatre des Celestins counts among the few theatres in France that have been operational for over 200 years, the first one at the site having been opened in 1792.
Theatre des Celestins counts among the few theatres in France that have been operational for over 200 years, the first one at the site having been opened in 1792. Gutted by fire in 1871, it was rebuilt in 1877 to designs by Gaspard André, with a beautiful Italian-style façade. In the middle of Place des Celestins outside the theatre stands a strange periscope which offers kaleidoscopic views of rotating geometric shapes which were actually painted in the car park beneath the plaza by the famous artist Daniel Buren. To enter the car park and see the other side, take the stairway on your right when looking at the theatre.
Hours
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Tue
12:15
18:45
Wed
12:15
18:45
Thu
12:15
18:45
Fri
12:15
18:45
Sat
12:15
18:45
Théâtre des Célestins and Nearby Sights on Map
Place des Jacobins
Place des Jacobins is one of the most well-known squares in Lyon
Place Bellecour
Place Bellecour is the heart of the Presqu'ile quarter and the largest open square in Europe
Marche Saint-Antoine
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Rue Mercière
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Palais de Justice Historique
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Lyon Cathedral
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St Jean Archaeological Garden
Adjacent to the St Jean Cathedral (on the northern side), the archaeological garden exhibits the remnants of the religious buildings which occupied the site before the cathedral was erected
Rue du Président Edouard Herriot
The Rue du Président Edouard Herriot is an important street in the Presqu'ile quarter, part of Lyon's UNESCO World Heritage site
Renaissance Courtyards
Lyon is known for its buildings with traboules, though some have very beautiful courtyards but no real traboules (crossing from one street to another)
Musée de la Miniature et des Décors de cinéma
The Miniature and Cinema Museum, housed in the 16th century Maison des Avocats (Legal Chamber), displays about 120 miniature models of various historical and contemporary scenesof houses, restaurants, workshops, schools, etc