The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is renowned for having the second richest art collection in France. Sometimes even called the "Little Louvre," this museum offers you the opportunity to discover masterpieces of world art.
Its collections are housed in a lavish 17th-century palace, formerly a convent. Boasting magnificent architecture and a pleasant garden, this palace also deserves considerable attention during the visit.
Among the periods to explore are magnificent pieces from Ancient Egypt, Greek and Roman collections, medieval and Italian Renaissance art, as well as a rich collection of classical French paintings and sculptures, not to mention the great masters of Impressionism and cont...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional tour guide and art historian
Coffee and/or Tea
Admission will be paid on site
Meeting Points
Departure
20 Pl. des Terreaux
Right in front of the Main Entrance of the Fine Arts Museum at 20 Place des Terreaux, Lyon, France. The guide will wear a badge and a cap.
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Fine Arts Museum of Lyon Highlights Private Tour
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The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is renowned for having the second richest art collection in France. Sometimes even called the "Little Louvre," this museum offers you the opportunity to discover masterpieces of world art.
Its collections are housed in a lavish 17th-century palace, formerly a convent. Boasting magnificent architecture and a pleasant garden, this palace also deserves considerable attention during the visit.
Among the periods to explore are magnificent pieces from Ancient Egypt, Greek and Roman collections, medieval and Italian Renaissance art, as well as a rich collection of classical French paintings and sculptures, not to mention the great masters of Impressionism and cont...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional tour guide and art historian
Coffee and/or Tea
Admission will be paid on site
Meeting Points
Departure
20 Pl. des Terreaux
Right in front of the Main Entrance of the Fine Arts Museum at 20 Place des Terreaux, Lyon, France. The guide will wear a badge and a cap.
The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is renowned for having the second richest art collection in France. Sometimes even called the "Little Louvre," this museum offers you the opportunity to discover masterpieces of world art.
Its collections are housed in a lavish 17th-century palace, formerly a convent. Boasting magnificent architecture and a pleasant garden, this palace also deserves considerable attention during the visit.
ITINERARY
- Place des Terraux - in front the Museum's entrance
- Ancient Cloister - magnificent Garden
- Refectory: former room of prayer and meals, it is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Lyon
- Antiquity: Arts of the ancient world
- Italian Renaissance art works
- Collection of French Classical paintings and sculptures
- Impressionist Masters
- Modern and Contemporary Art
