Archbishop's Palace of Lyon
The Archbishop's Palace of Lyon stands in the heart of Vieux Lyon, on the right bank of the Saône, just steps from Saint-Jean Cathedral. Long tied to the archdiocese of Lyon, it belongs to the historic setting of this listed district. You come across it naturally while exploring the Saône banks and the foot of Fourvière hill.
In the heart of Vieux Lyon
The palace stands in the 5th arrondissement, the historic Vieux Lyon district listed as UNESCO World Heritage. It sits beside Saint-Jean Cathedral, the religious heart of the city, and the medieval and Renaissance lanes of the area. From the Presqu'île you can walk over a footbridge across the Saône, or take the metro to Vieux Lyon station.
A stop in a preserved setting
The palace, tied to the archdiocese, is best enjoyed as part of the ensemble it forms with the cathedral and the quays. Take the chance to discover the traboules, the covered passageways typical of Vieux Lyon, then head up to the Fourvière basilica by the funicular or on foot. The district is best savoured slowly, ideally in the morning before the crowds.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Archbishop's Palace?
In Vieux Lyon (5th arrondissement), on the right bank of the Saône, right next to Saint-Jean Cathedral.
What to combine the visit with?
With Saint-Jean Cathedral, the Vieux Lyon traboules and the climb up to the Fourvière basilica.
Wikimedia Commons — Jacques Gastineau, photographe aux Archives de Lyon
