Résonance
Part-Dieu neighborhood, a place for art from the 70’s to the present
2026
Nov 14, 2026
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The Part-Dieu neighborhood is home to a rich collection of artworks, ranging from the sculptures of the 1978 Symposium to the installations of the 2000s, including the community gardens of the 1990s. This tour offers insight into the connections between urban planning, architecture, and art.
The Part-Dieu neighborhood is home to a rich collection of artworks, ranging from the sculptures of the 1978 Symposium to the installations of the 2000s, including the “pocket gardens” of the 1990s. The diversity of public spaces and of commissioning entities allows visitors to discover and understand the fundamental links between urban planning, architecture, and art. A tour tracing the history of modernity in Lyon and beyond.
Walking tour guided by Claude Kovatchévitch
Audience
All ages, from 12 years old
Duration
02:00
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