Lyon Municipal Archives, Municipal archive in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France
The Lyon Municipal Archives preserves documents, manuscripts, photographs, maps and plans that detail the development of Lyon through centuries.
Established in 1320, the archives started as a repository for civic documents and grew into a central institution for preserving Lyon's administrative records.
The facility maintains extensive collections of historical materials that document the social transformations and urban evolution of Lyon since medieval times.
Researchers can access the reading room from Monday to Friday between 1 PM and 5 PM to examine documents in a dedicated study space.
In 2023, the archives received the Culture Libre award for making historical records accessible through digital platforms and community engagement programs.
Location: Lyon
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: June 21, 1320
Industry: library and archive management
Address: 1 place des Archives, 69002 Lyon 69002
Phone: +33478923250
Website: https://archives-lyon.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.74793,4.82446
Latest update: September 26, 2025 09:38
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