Résonance
Dialogues in situ, contemporary art in the heart of the city
2026
Oct 22, 2026
€12
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Downtown Lyon is home to monumental and iconic works of public art. This walking tour, from Les Terreaux to the banks of the Saône, invites you to (re)discover how contemporary art interacts with the monumental and historic architecture of the Presqu’île and its surroundings.
Historic city center of Lyon is home to monumental and iconic works of public art that are seamlessly integrated into the urban “fabric”. This walk, from the Terreaux to the banks of the Saône, invites you to (re)discover this site-specific, contemporary art that engages in a dialogue with the area’s monumental and historic architecture. It is also an opportunity to explore the history of the transformation of public spaces on the Presqu’ile and its surroundings over the past fifty years.
Walking tour guided by Claude Kovatchévitch
Language
français
Audience
All ages, from 12 years old
Duration
02:00
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