Lyon

UCLy - Campus Saint-Paul

2026

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Address

10 place des archives,
Lyon
69002

In the heart of Lyon, UCLy's Saint-Paul Campus invites you to discover a truly unique place where history meets innovation. Once a 19th-century prison, it was transformed into a university in 2015 while preserving much of its original architecture, including its spectacular central rotunda. Blending historic heritage with contemporary glass structures and vibrant open spaces, the campus offers a one-of-a-kind experience and opens its doors each year during the European Heritage Days.

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CHAMIZO – Beyond the Walls

UCLy - Campus Saint-Paul

A pioneer of street art in France and a former inmate of Saint-Paul Prison, Didier Chamizo has been invited by UCLy to reclaim the very walls that once deprived him of his freedom. From the works he created behind bars to his recognition on the international art scene, this exhibition shines a spotlight on an extraordinary artistic journey.

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Rebel Art – Meet Chamizo

UCLy - Campus Saint-Paul

A former inmate of Saint-Paul Prison, Didier Chamizo was behind the mural in the tunnel linking Saint-Paul to Saint-Joseph, created in 1989. From that seminal moment to his international career, he looks back on his journey and on a life in which art has become a path to freedom.