Église Notre-Dame-Saint-Vincent
On quai Saint-Vincent, on the left bank of the Saône in the 1st arrondissement, the Église Notre-Dame-Saint-Vincent is the former conventual church of the Great Augustinians, present in the district since 1319. The work of Léonard Roux around 1861, it has been protected as a monument historique since 1984.
By the Saône
The church faces the Saône on quai Saint-Vincent, in the 1st arrondissement. Its position makes it a natural stop on a riverside walk, between the Croix-Rousse slopes and the Presqu’île. The quay gives good distance to take in the whole building.
The Great Augustinians
The building is the former conventual church of the Great Augustinians, established in the district since 1319. It is also known as the Église Saint-Vincent or, at times, Saint-Louis. These successive names recall that the place has a long history, beyond the present building.
Built around 1861
The present building is dated to around 1861 and attributed to Léonard Roux. It stands on the quay as a landmark visible from the opposite bank and from the nearby bridges. The façades of the Saône’s left bank form a very photogenic backdrop here.
Protected and worth a visit
The church benefits from monument historique protection (both listing and classification), dated 1984. Combine it with a stroll along the Saône quays. Opening hours are not in our records: check before coming if you wish to go in.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Église Notre-Dame-Saint-Vincent?
On quai Saint-Vincent, on the left bank of the Saône, in Lyon’s 1st arrondissement.
Why is it notable?
It is the former conventual church of the Great Augustinians, established in the district since 1319, and a monument historique protected in 1984.
What are the opening hours?
They are not in our records: ask the parish. The exterior can be seen freely from the quay.
What to do nearby?
Continue with a walk along the Saône quays or climb towards the Croix-Rousse slopes.
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