Attraction · Lyon · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Cathédrale Saint-Jean in Lyon

Cathédrale Saint-Jean is an attraction in Lyon, Métropole de Lyon. This place has a story in the app. 32 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 110 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.

Directions in Google Maps

The story

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Story · Cathédrale Saint-Jean

You're standing on Place Saint-Jean, in front of Lyon Cathedral. Start with the west front. It's Gothic, with three portals and a big rose window in the middle, finished in 1392. Right at the very top of the gable stands a statue of God the Father. It was put up in 1481, a kind of finishing touch to a huge building project.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 08:15-19:45 · Fri 08:15-20:45 · Sat 08:15-19:00 · Sun 08:00-19:00
Wheelchair: Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Cathédrale Saint-Jean

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 32 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Cathédrale Saint-Jean open?

Mon-Thu 08:15-19:45 · Fri 08:15-20:45 · Sat 08:15-19:00 · Sun 08:00-19:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Cathédrale Saint-Jean wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 70 m and a public toilet at 110 m.