Church of Saint-Nizier
Église Saint-Nizier
A flamboyant Gothic church at the heart of the Presqu'île with two striking, asymmetrical spires, said to be built on the burial site of Lyon's first martyred bishop.
The Church of Saint-Nizier sits at the center of the Presqu'île's shopping streets. The surviving building dates from the 14th to 16th centuries. Its west facade, with a Renaissance portal, is complemented by two spires of different heights, one of brick and one of stone. The church is said to have a crypt holding the tombs of 2nd-century martyrs of Lyon, making it one of the earliest Christian worship sites in France. Inside are exquisite flamboyant Gothic vaults and stained glass. Admission is free. Rue Mercière and Place des Terreaux are only a few minutes' walk away, so it's easy to visit along the way.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
- Rue Mercière
- Place des Terreaux & Hôtel de Ville
- Musée Gadagne
- Fresque des Lyonnais
- Musée Miniature et Cinéma
- Grand Hôtel-Dieu & Cité de la Gastronomie
- La Croix-Rousse & Traboules