Carmel de Lyon

Welcome to the Carmel de Lyon, also known as Carmel de Fourvière. This is an active religious house founded and inhabited by a community of Carmelite sisters. The Carmel was first founded in 1616 on the slopes of La Croix-Rousse, near the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls. However, it was closed during the French Revolution. Thanks to the Concordat, the sisters were able to found a new community in 1804, this time on the hill of Fourvière, where the current community is located. The Carmel de Lyon was founded in 1616 by the city governor, Charles de Neufville, and his wife Jacqueline de Harlay. They brought seven nuns from Paris who were initially housed at the Visitation. On October 9th, they took possession of their convent located on the slopes of La Croix-Rousse, at a place called La Gella, just above what would later be recognized as the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls. Madeleine de Saint-Joseph was the first prioress, accompanied by five sisters from the Carmel of the Incarnation in Paris and one professed sister from the Carmel of Tours. The Carmel has been under the direct protection of the Villeroy family since its foundation and for almost two centuries, it was chosen as the burial place for members of the family. The house has been placed under the patronage of Our Lady of Compassion since its foundation and until today. Visitors are welcome to visit the Carmel de Lyon and learn about the history of this religious house. You can admire the beautiful architecture of the building and the peaceful surroundings. Please note that as this is an active religious house, visitors are asked to respect the silence and the privacy of the sisters.

Location: Lyon

Location: 5th arrondissement of Lyon

Inception: 1804

Address: 21 rue Roger Radisson - 65005 Lyon

Source: Wikimedia