Lyon Municipal Archives
The Lyon Municipal Archives keep the city's memory from the Middle Ages to today: public records, private and pictorial collections. They go beyond consultation: exhibitions, tours, workshops, lectures and podcasts shape their programme. The building is on place des Archives, near Lyon-Perrache station.
Lyon's written memory
A city department attached to cultural affairs, the Archives collect, classify, preserve, share and promote public records, as well as private and pictorial archives, books, journals and documentation on Lyon's history. An ideal stop for anyone interested in local history.
More than a reading room
The Archives also offer exhibitions, publications, workshops, tours, lectures and podcasts, on site and online. Even without a research project, you can enjoy an exhibition or tour to discover Lyon from a documentary and historical angle.
A building near Perrache
The file mentions a construction date of around 1320 and places the building at 1 place des Archives, near Lyon-Perrache station. Arriving by train makes the visit easy, and you can follow it with a stroll in the nearby Presqu'île.
Planning your visit
Official website: archives-lyon.fr, where you can check hours and consultation conditions. For research, it is best to find out the required steps beforehand; for exhibitions and tours, check the online calendar.
Practical information
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Lyon Municipal Archives?
At 1 place des Archives, near Lyon-Perrache station.
What can I discover there?
Archives on Lyon's history from the Middle Ages to today, plus exhibitions, tours, workshops, lectures and podcasts.
Where can I find the hours?
On the official website archives-lyon.fr, which also gives the consultation conditions.
What can I combine with this visit?
A walk in the Presqu'île, very close to Lyon-Perrache station.
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