Palais Bondy
At 18 quai de Bondy, on the banks of the Saône, the Palais Bondy brings together two concert halls, two exhibition rooms and the Théâtre Le Guignol de Lyon. Carrying the "Patrimoine du XXe siècle" label, this venue in Vieux Lyon mixes music, exhibitions and puppet theatre. A pleasant detour on a walk along the water.
A palace on the banks of the Saône
The Palais Bondy is a building at 18 quai de Bondy, in Lyon's 5th arrondissement. Its position on the banks of the Saône makes it a natural stop on a stroll along the quays, between Vieux Lyon and the centre. Even without going in, the walk along the water is worth the detour.
Concerts, exhibitions and Guignol
The building has two concert halls (the Molière and Witkowski halls), two exhibition rooms and the Théâtre Le Guignol de Lyon. It is therefore not a museum with a permanent collection, but a living venue whose appeal depends on the programme. Guignol, the Lyon puppet, is a name that speaks to families.
A twentieth-century label
The Palais Bondy carries the "Patrimoine du XXe siècle" label. In a district best known for its Renaissance facades, this marker is a reminder that Lyon also has more recent architecture worth noticing. A good chance to look at the city differently, beyond the medieval Vieux Lyon.
How to visit
Address: 18 quai de Bondy, Lyon 5th. Hours depend on the exhibitions and shows: check the Palais Bondy exhibition rooms page on lyon.fr, or call +33 4 72 10 30 30, before you come.
Practical information
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Palais Bondy?
At 18 quai de Bondy, on the banks of the Saône, in Lyon's 5th arrondissement.
What is there at the Palais Bondy?
Two concert halls, two exhibition rooms and the Théâtre Le Guignol de Lyon.
Where can you find hours and the programme?
On the Palais Bondy exhibition rooms page on lyon.fr.
Any tip for the visit?
Include it in a walk along the Saône quays, between Vieux Lyon and the centre.
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