Church of Saint-Bruno des Chartreux, Baroque Catholic church in 1st arrondissement of Lyon, France
The Church of Saint-Bruno des Chartreux stands at 52 rue Pierre Dupont with a 50-meter dome adorned with eight dormers and golden stones.
Construction of the church began in 1590 following a grant from King Henri III, with completion phases extending through the late 16th to 18th centuries.
The church features marble columns, gilded decorations, and statues of Saint Bruno and Saint John the Baptist carved by artist Sarazin.
Visitors can access guided tours in English, French, and Italian from Monday to Saturday between 3 PM and 5 PM throughout the year.
The altar was designed for simultaneous use from both sides, allowing monks and congregation to participate in services at the same time.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: 1750
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: 56 Rue Pierre Dupont
GPS coordinates: 45.77108,4.82238
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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École de tissage de Lyon
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Passerelle de l'Homme de la Roche
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Quai Pierre Scize
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Parc Sutter
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Chapelle des Chartreux
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Vierge à l'Enfant
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Monument à la mémoire des peintres et sculpteurs lyonnais disparus
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Portrait sculpté de Joseph Serre
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Monument à Xavier Privas
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Bust of Pétrus Sambardier
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Plaque to Patrice Berger
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Chapelle du campus Sacré-Cœur des Chartreux
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Jardin Morel
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Chapelle des Sœurs de Saint Joseph de Lyon
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Clos Saint-Benoît
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Bust of Pierre Dupont
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Jardin Carquillat
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Couvent des Carmélites
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Impasse Berger street sign dedicated to Patrice Berger
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