Jardin archéologique Girard Desargues, Archaeological garden near Saint-Jean Cathedral, Lyon, France.
This rectangular garden displays medieval ruins including a baptistery circle, an arch from Sainte-Croix church, and remnants of ancient choir walls.
Archaeological excavations in 1973 uncovered remains from three adjacent churches dating back to 350 CE: the cathedral, Sainte-Croix church, and Saint-Etienne baptistery.
The garden bears the name of Girard Desargues, a Lyon-born mathematician and architect from 1591 who founded projective geometry and was baptized in Sainte-Croix church.
Information panels throughout the garden explain the historical significance of the ruins, while benches and grass areas provide space for visitors to rest.
The preserved archaeological remains reveal a complete episcopal complex from the Early Middle Ages, featuring three connected religious buildings in central Lyon.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.76101,4.82815
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:59
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