Chartreuse de Lyon

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Chartreuse de Lyon, 16th-century Carthusian monastery in 1st district of Lyon, France.

The monastery consists of multiple buildings constructed according to Carthusian architectural principles, featuring individual cells for monks and communal prayer spaces.

Founded in 1584, the Chartreuse de Lyon maintained its monastic activities until 1790, when it ceased its original religious functions.

The monastery followed the strict rule of the Carthusian order, combining solitary life in individual cells with moments of collective prayer.

This classified historical monument stands at coordinates 45.771789 north latitude and 4.822982 east longitude in the historical center of Lyon.

The chartreuse preserves architectural elements specific to the Carthusian order, reflecting their particular lifestyle combining isolation and community living.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Lyon

Inception: 1584

GPS coordinates: 45.77179,4.82298

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51

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