Former Law Courts, neoclassical design
Neighborhood: Old Lyons
Nearest Train: métro: Vieux Lyon
Phone: +33 4 7277 6969 (Information touristique)
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The old Palais de Justice (the new one is located in the Part Dieu district) was built on the banks of the Saône by L.P. Baltard between 1835 and 1845, at a time when classical antiquity was in vogue for art and architecture. The façade that overlooks the Saone river is neo-classical and resembles a Greco-Roman temple with 24 fluted columns and Corinthian capitals, Attic entablature and a monumental staircase. The effect is striking. The palace is organised around "la salle des pas perdus" where the accused, lawyers and private parties would wait their turn to appear before the judge. This extraordinary room covered by three cupolas illustrates themes close to the heart of justice.
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Marché de la créationJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
6:00AM
Contemporary Artists
The Marché de la Création is an Art Market launched in 1979 by the initiative of writer Jean-Yves Loude to promote the most talented artists in the Lyon Region. Each Sunday, 150 artists and 2500 people gather to buy and sell art or just debate their work and other general contemporary artistic issues. You will find paintings, sculptures, potteries and pieces of jewelry but also photographs as well as poets and musicians. You might get the next painting for your living room. Besides, you get the chance to get a romantic walk alongside the Saône River.
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