Palais Bondy, Cultural palace in 5th arrondissement, France
Palais Bondy is a cultural institution on the Saône riverbank featuring an ornate facade with five large windows and balustrades. Inside are two concert halls for performances, several exhibition spaces, and a puppet theater housing a collection of hand-crafted traditional puppets.
The building was constructed between 1902 and 1904 by architect Eugène Huguet, replacing a former customs house from 1553. It was designed initially to house the Lyon Conservatory and has shaped the city's cultural life since then.
The palace serves as a venue for concerts and exhibitions that draw local and visiting audiences throughout the year. The ground floor puppet theater displays traditional hand-crafted figures that have entertained Lyon residents across generations.
The venue is easily reached via the Hôtel de Ville subway station, making it simple to arrive using public transportation. Regular opening hours on different weekdays allow flexible visits for exhibitions and concerts throughout the week.
The Molière Hall is known for its exceptional acoustics that make it a favored venue for chamber music performances. Few visitors know the building was initially planned as a conservatory before becoming what it is today.
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