Lyon

Lyon's Sacred Sites

Lyon's religious landscape spans centuries, showcasing architectural styles from the Romanesque-Gothic fusion of the Saint-Jean Cathedral to the Byzantine influences of the Russian Orthodox Church. This selection highlights key spiritual landmarks across the city, including the Protestant Grand Temple on the banks of the Rhône and various 19th-century Catholic parish churches in the Presqu'île and Part-Dieu districts. These sites represent the diverse denominations and historical shifts that have shaped Lyon’s cultural identity since the Middle Ages.

Lyon Cathedral

Lyon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located on Place Saint-Jean in central Lyon, France.

Église Saint-Bonaventure

The Église Saint-Bonaventure is one of the churches of the quarter Presqu'île, located on the Place des Cordeliers, in the 2nd…

Église Saint-Pothin

The Église Saint-Pothin is a Roman Catholic church located in Lyon, France.

Grand Temple de Lyon

The Grand Temple de Lyon is a Protestant church located at 3 Quai Victor Augagneur, in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon.

Église du Sacré-Cœur

Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic church in the 3rd arrondissement. Construction began in 1922, though the building remains partially unfinished according to its original architectural plans.

Église orthodoxe russe Saint-Nicolas

Russian Orthodox church featuring traditional blue onion domes, serving as a spiritual hub for the local Eastern Orthodox community.

Église Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus

Modern 20th-century Catholic parish church dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.

Église Notre-Dame de Bellecombe

19th-century Roman Catholic church located in the 6th arrondissement, serving the Bellecombe neighborhood.

Église Saint-Clair

Catholic parish church serving the Saint-Clair district near the Rhône river.

Église Saint-Côme et Saint-Damien

Roman Catholic church dedicated to the twin patron saints of doctors, situated in the northern part of the metropolitan area.