La Sucrière, Art museum in Confluence district, Lyon, France
La Sucrière is an art museum inside a former sugar warehouse on the Saône riverbank in Lyon. The building contains multiple levels of exhibition space while keeping the distinctive tall industrial silos visible from outside.
The building was constructed in 1930 as a sugar warehouse and operated until 1993. It was renovated in the early 2000s and transformed into a museum for showing contemporary art exhibitions.
The venue shows contemporary art inside a former factory, making the city's industrial past visible to visitors today. The tall silos and rough walls create a strong contrast with the modern artworks displayed inside.
The museum is easy to reach by public transport and sits directly by the river in an active part of town. The exhibition spaces are modern and suitable for different types of artworks.
The rooftop houses a club with a bar that hosts concerts and events year-round with river views. This space blends nightlife with a contemporary cultural experience.
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