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Fresque des Lyonnais
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Trompe-l'œil mural painted by the Cité de la Création collective on the façade of a building beside the Saône. It simulates a façade with balconies and windows from which famous Lyonnais of all eras look out, from historical figures to people such as the Lumière brothers, Saint-Exupéry or the chef Paul Bocuse. It is one of the best-known murals in the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Fresque des Lyonnais: 2 missions
- Photograph the trompe-l'œil from the opposite pavementStand back so the whole mural fits and compare where the painting ends and the real façade begins.
- Identify three figures in the fresqueScan the façade and find at least three of the figures painted on the balconies and windows. You can use the key if there is one or a quick search.
Near Fresque des Lyonnais
Le Bouchon des Filles127 m awayMontée de la Grande-Côte395 m awayPlace des Terreaux438 m awayGadagne (museos)438 m awayPassage Thiaffait455 m awayMuseum of Fine Arts of Lyon461 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Fresque des Lyonnais?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Fresque des Lyonnais?
Photograph the trompe-l'œil from the opposite pavement and Identify three figures in the fresque.
What is there to see near Fresque des Lyonnais?
Le Bouchon des Filles (127 m), Montée de la Grande-Côte (395 m) and Place des Terreaux (438 m).
Source: Wanloria