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Museum of Fine Arts of LyonvsMusee de l'Imprimerie de Lyon
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Musee de l'Imprimerie de Lyon are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon ranks significantly higher than Musee de l'Imprimerie de Lyon. Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon comes in at #1 in Lyon with endorsements from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
20 place des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon
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Fodor's "In the elegant 17th-century Palais St-Pierre, formerly a Benedictine abbey, this museum houses one of France's largest art collections after that of the Louvre." Full review
Frommer's "Has an outstanding collection of paintings and sculpture including Etruscan, Egyptian, Phoenician, Sumerian, and Persian art." Full review
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Be sure to see Joseph Chinard's bust of Mme. Récamier, the Lyon beauty who charmed Napoleonic Paris by merely reclining
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The rich Antiquities sections cover Egypt, the Middle East and Greek and Roman art. Also displayed is a marvellous series of objets d'art, across the ages and the continents, and medals." Full review
Lonely Planet "This stunning and eminently manageable museum showcases France's finest collection of sculptures and paintings outside of Paris." Full review
Musee de l'Imprimerie de Lyon Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
13 rue de la Poulaillerie, 69002 Lyon
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Lonely Planet "This absorbing museum focuses on the city's extensive printing industry (look for the 1960s airline timetables!)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The role of the bank in the commercial and industrial rise of Lyon is shown in the first rooms." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"These include incunabula, old editions, engravings and lithographs, in addition to more trivial items relating to communication, such as advertising posters, pamphlets, record sleeves, magazine covers." Full review
Frommer's "Occupying a 15th-century mansion, this museum is devoted to Lyon’s role in the world of printing" Full review
