chapelle de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon — Local services in Lyon

From Place de la République it looks like a a minor basilica with such exuberance entrance with ionic orders columns. Inside is a modest nave but with spectacular side chapel, especially the Pietà chapel and the Queen of the most Holy Rosary chapel. Even the baroque pulpit is so flamboyantly decorative. It's quite compact inside yet packed with stunning chapels. The cloisters with its spectacular but peaceful setting is filled with shops and a central courtyard garden. When I was here you could hardly manoeuvre around the the aisle of both the Chapel and the cloisters next door. I guess it says something about the popularity of this chapel. It belongs to the Civil Hospices of Lyon and sometimes commonly referred to as chapel of the Hotel Dieu and sometimes Hôtel Dieu Church for its association with the Saint Bonaventure Basilica. Highly recommended to visit, suitable for all ages and...

Tucked within the grandeur of the historic Hôtel-Dieu complex, the Chapelle de l’Hôtel-Dieu is a serene and breathtaking space that feels like a hidden gem in the heart of Lyon. While the exterior hints at its Baroque splendor, stepping inside truly transports you — soaring ceilings, intricate stuccowork, and soft natural light all combine to create an atmosphere of quiet reverence.

Though no longer used for religious services, the chapel has been lovingly preserved, offering visitors a moment of calm reflection amidst the buzz of the city and the bustling InterContinental hotel next door. The juxtaposition of sacred architecture with the vibrant modernity of the renovated Hôtel-Dieu complex is striking — a reminder of Lyon’s...

Hôtel-Dieu in Lyon (France). First erected in medieval times, the building originally served as a pontifical meeting-place and refuge for both traveling and local members of the clergy. In 1454, 'Hôtel-Dieu' became a fully functional hospital, one of the most important in France. Many of the early patients were weary travelers of foreign descent. 'Hôtel-Dieu' Today it houses the "Musée des Hospices Civils" a permanent exhibit tracing the history and practice of medicine from the Middle Ages to modern time. Beautiful building & tapestries with really cool medical artifacts! Fascinating mixture of religion...