Église Saint-Bernard, Gothic church in Croix-Rousse district, Lyon, France
The Saint-Bernard Church rises on Montée Saint-Sébastien street with an incomplete facade and missing bell tower due to financial constraints during construction.
Construction of the church began in 1857 after local residents petitioned for a new parish near Place Colbert, with architect Tony Desjardins leading the project.
The interior features stained glass windows created by master craftsman Lucien Bégule, representing religious scenes and artistic techniques of the 19th century.
The church closed in 1999 and remains inaccessible to visitors, while the city of Lyon considers various options for its future use.
The structure sits above underground networks that have caused stability issues, requiring substantial reinforcement work throughout its existence.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: 1866
Architects: Tony Desjardins
GPS coordinates: 45.77370,4.83425
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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