Odeon of Lyon

The Odeon of Lyon is a Roman archaeological site on Fourvière hill featuring a circular structure with rows of stone seating arranged in tiers. The layout accommodated performances and gatherings within its precisely designed space.

This structure was built in the early second century and served as a performance space and meeting venue for city officials. It remained in use throughout the Roman period in the region.

This structure hosted music performances and literary readings where the community gathered. Visitors today can sense how it functioned as a meeting place for artistic expression in ancient times.

This site can be visited alongside the Ancient Theatre of Fourvière and the Gallo-Roman Museum, which displays artifacts from excavations. Combining visits to these nearby locations provides a fuller understanding of the Roman legacy on the hill.

This site is part of a rare pairing of theater and odeon found in ancient Gaul, with only one other similar combination known to exist elsewhere. This dual arrangement makes the discovery particularly notable in the archaeological record of the region.

Location: 5th arrondissement of Lyon

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

Diameter: 73 m

GPS coordinates: 45.75861,4.81972

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42