Vast Royal square
Neighborhood: Presqu'île
Nearest Train: métro: Bellecour
Phone: +33 4 7837 4452
Fax: +33 4 7241 7295
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Place Bellecour is one of the few remaining Royal squares in France: the French Revolution took its toll here as elsewhere and the statue erected by Desjardins in 1691 was destroyed. A sculptor named Lemot built a new statue of Louis XIV in 1828. At the base of the pedestal 2 statues of the Coustou brothers symbolise the Rhône river (East) and the Saône river (West). This huge square measuring 310x200m has a surface of red sand and is as important to Lyon's heritage as the Basilique de Fourvière. Some say this square serves no purpose except as the starting point for various rallies and demonstrations but in fact it is a unique 18th century ensemble.
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Associated Events
Marché aux TimbresJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
9:00AM
Stamps, Cards & Old Documents
At this small market at least seven exhibitors will enchant collectors and by-passers. Philatelists can find the missing stamps of their collection or hard-to-find postal emblems. You can also buy and sell calling cards, postcards and old documents. Take a look at the postcards of Old Lyons while hanging out.
Art on the Square
Sep 16th, 2009 to Jan 3rd, 2010
Don't miss this biennial event.
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