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Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste

70 rue St. Jean, Lyon, France
04 78 54 76 21
Ranked #8 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Description: A 12th-century Gothic cathedral with impressive stained-glass windows.
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Shampagnejane
Perth, Australia
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13 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Inside this Cathedral is an astronomical clock from the 14th Century, which is really amazing. I was there when the clock struck 4pm and all sorts of things happen. Luckily our tour guide had advised us what to look out for. More

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Carolee L
Lieu Dit Vaux France
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9 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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Pleasant and somewhat intersting church, similar to most old French churches More

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nmlhats
Dallas
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17 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

The cathedral is absolutely beautiful, and attending Mass there is a wonderful experience. The acoustics are lovely, as are the surroundings. If you are lucky enough to be there on a sunny day, you will be treated to an incredible show of light streaming through the stained glass windows. try to time your visit so you can see the astrological... More

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Groovancouver
North Vancouver, Canada
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8 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

The exterior has been beautifully restored and cleaned. The stained glass windows are breathtaking and our favourite attraction is the old mechanical clock. Be sure to be there on the hour to see all of the moving figures. Learn about the history of the marriage that took place there between Henri IV and Marie de Medicis before you go. More

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Myglassisfull
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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14 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

A beautiful cathedral with some wonderful stained glass More

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shutterlab
far away
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7 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

Not the world's greatest gothic cathedral, but historic and with atmosphere More

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Meba411
Venice, Italy
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11 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

We have seen this church twice, one time by ourselves and one time with the Lyon City Tour. The second time we noticed things that made the visit really interesting! More

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AndyGB
Midlands UK
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21 reviews
16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

Traditional church in the heart of the old town of Lyon. More "austere" than the nearby Basillica but still beautiful. We particularly liked the stained glass which was on a par with Chartres cathedral - I will take some binoculars next time! More

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Larissa91
Canberra, Australia
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

You definitely couldn't spend a whole day here but it's worth a look. The architecture inside the building is simply stunning. I spent around an hour in the cathedral looking around, taking photos and mainly being in awe. In my opinion, it's better than the Notre Dame and the Vatican. The view of the city from outside is also worth... More

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CityGirlAimee
Leicester, United Kingdom
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32 reviews
25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011
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This is a nice enough cathedral, with some beautiful stained glass. I like cathedrals and enjoyed looking round it. It's not the biggest or most impressive I have been in, but it is free to enter, so if you are in the neighbourhood it is worth a visit. There are some pretty side streets behind it. However the Basilica is... More

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