​​🇫🇷 Lyon Travel | The Underrated Gem: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon

MuseumWorthy🎨✨​ On my journey between Paris and Arles, I made a pit stop in ​​Lyon​​—and the ​​Lyon Museum of Fine Arts​​ blew me away! Dubbed the "Little Louvre," its collections rival those of world-famous museums, yet it remains refreshingly crowd-free. ​​🖼️ Why It’s a Must-Visit:​​ ​​Masterpieces Galore​​: From ​​Rodin’s sculptures​​ to ​​Monet’s paintings​​, plus ​​Van Gogh, Renoir, and Gauguin​​—every corner whispers art history. ​​5,000 Years of Art​​: Egyptian mummies, Greek statues, Renaissance oils, and modern installations—all under one roof. ​​Stunning Architecture​​: A 17th-century ​​Benedictine convent​​ with a serene courtyard garden (free to enter!)—perfect for a breather. ​​ℹ️ Practical Info:​​ ​​📍 Address​​: 20 Pl. des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon ​​🕙 Hours​​: 10:00–18:00 (Closed Tue; Fri opens at 10:30). ​​🎫 Ticket​​: €8 (no booking needed!), free for under-18s. ​​⏳ Time to Spend​​: ~3 hours (don’t miss the ​​sculpture garden​​ and ​​Impressionist wing​​!). ​​Pro Tip​​: Visit ​​early morning​​ or ​​Friday evenings​​ (extended hours!) to enjoy the art in peace. ​​#LyonDiaries #ArtLovers​