Description:
- Previously a Benedictine Abbey, Musee des Beaux-Arts has housed France's second largest collection of fine arts since 1803. The museum's collections include paintings from 14th to the 20th century (including works by Manet, Monet and Matisse), 19th century sculptures, a large collection of Egyptian antiques (displayed in 9 separate rooms!), antiques from ancient Greece and Italy and artefacts from the Sumerian, Assyrian and Babylonian civilisations. The museum also houses France's second largest collection of coins and medals. With so much to see, you really need to leave a few hours free to take it all in, after which, you can enjoy a coffee and take in the sights of the grand Place des Terreaux, located on the doorstep of the museum.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +33 4 7210 1740
- fax: +33 4 7828 1245
- send email
Address:
- 20 place des Terreaux
- Lyon 69001
Neighborhood:
TerreauxHours:
- Tues-Sun 10am-6pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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