Basilique Saint-Bonaventure de Lyon — Local services in Lyon

This Church is so distinctive in this area and the only medieval building that seems to exist in this area of Rue de la République and place des Cordeliers. There are at least almost twenty chapels on both sides of the nave as you enter. Stunning organ gallery with spectacular stained-glass windows that light up this old but beautiful church. It's named after Saint Bonaventure, a cardinal who died in Lyon. One interesting factor that this church is oriented towards the south which is rare at the time. Beautiful Church worth visiting (when there's no services on) for all ages and...

Basilique Saint-Bonaventure de Lyon is a Gothic style church built in the 14th century by the Franciscan Order. Its architecture reflects the mendicant tradition: austere, functional, and devoid of the elaborate ornamentation found in wealthier monastic churches.

The façade is relatively plain, dominated by a large pointed-arch portal and a rose window. The ribbed vaults, pointed arches, and tall windows with delicate tracery demonstrate the influence of Northern...

An architectural beauty in the centre of town. We stumbled across this while walking around the city and ventured inside for a peek.

The stained glass windows were exquisite and the church was very very quiet.

I was particularly impressed with the beautifully carved heavy wooden doors that welcome you to the church.

You must take a look inside, it's well worth it to admire the beautiful stained...