Grande fresque de la gare de Lyon, Mural in Paris-Gare-de-Lyon, France
The 100-meter-long mural stretches across the upper section of the ticket hall, displaying twenty destinations along the Paris-Menton railway line.
Jean-Baptiste Olive painted the first six Mediterranean cities in 1900, followed by additional sections in the 1920s and a final expansion in 1981.
The mural panels present French cities from Paris to Menton, illustrating regional landscapes and architectural elements of each destination.
Located in the ticketing gallery between Halls 1 and 2, visitors can examine the mural while walking through the passenger corridor.
The artwork consists of oil paintings on linen canvas mounted to walls rather than traditional fresco techniques, despite its common name.
Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1981
Creator: Jean-Baptiste Olive
Width: 100 m
Made from material: fresco
Part of: Paris-Gare-de-Lyon, Galerie des fresques
Address: gare de Lyon
GPS coordinates: 48.84480,2.37467
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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