Gallo-Roman baths, Lyon

The archaeological site contains thermal bath ruins with preserved vaulted ceilings, ribs, consoles, and fragments of original wall decorations and floor mosaics.

Built in the early 3rd century by a guild of boatmen, the baths were destroyed during barbarian invasions at the end of that century.

The thermal complex served as a public facility where Romans introduced their bathing customs to the local Gallic population through social interactions.

Visitors can explore the frigidarium section of the baths, which houses historical artifacts including the Pillar of the Boatmen within the museum setting.

Ship prow carvings on the structural consoles provide evidence that the thermal baths were funded by the influential guild of river merchants.

Location: 5th arrondissement of Lyon

Address: 6 Rue des Farges, 69005 Lyon, France 69005 Lyon

Website: http://archeologie.lyon.fr/archeo/sections/fr/sites_archeologiques/69005_lyon/thermes_publics_de_l

GPS coordinates: 45.75710,4.81989

Latest update: July 4, 2025 15:00