Eglise Saint Nizier
Eglise Saint Nizier
4.5
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Cordeliers - Jacobins
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- Cordeliers • 3 min walk
- Hôtel de Ville - Louis Pradel • 5 min walk
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4.5
205 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
Sept 2019
Eglise Saint Nizier is a church with a lot of history inside its walls. The building itself probably needs a bit of renovation, but it is quite an attractive sight. It's a gothic style building but the history of the site goes back to Roman times when it is believed a temple existed. In later times a small church was erected but it suffered damage. Over the centuries a church was built and rebuilt a number of times as it was damaged or destroyed by various groups. So it would be worth visiting this church just for its history if nothing else. It's worth it.
Written 4 August 2020
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Aileen S
19 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
The Stations-of-the-Cross is this beautiful, traditional, stone cathedral were eye opening! Updated in 2019, they placed Jesus and the cross into a 21st century setting and made us stop and think. We were casually exploring Lyon when we wandered in here and I could here the low moan behind me "not another church ..." To have the crucifixion thrust into reality and made relevant, was very unexpected.
Written 24 August 2022
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Roshni2011
Colombo, Sri Lanka537 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
With its twin spires, this Church is a beacon in the heart of the Presqu'ile. I was fortunate to attend Mass here on Ascension Day -- it was moving to witness the devotion of the large congregation . This must be a popular church in Lyon.
It was originally erected in memory of the early Christian martyrs of Lyon.
Built during the 14th and 15th centuries the church is mainly built in the Gothic style with a Renaissance portal. Stand back and admire the facade from across the street.
Worth seeing are:
The crypt
Several side chapels - the Sacred Heart Chapel is particularly beautiful and a good place to pray
Beautiful mosaics representing the martyrs and stained glass
The tomb of Jaricot and a commemorative plaque on the marriage of Frederic Ozanam
A very old clock
An elaborate pulpit and some beautiful religious sculptures
It was originally erected in memory of the early Christian martyrs of Lyon.
Built during the 14th and 15th centuries the church is mainly built in the Gothic style with a Renaissance portal. Stand back and admire the facade from across the street.
Worth seeing are:
The crypt
Several side chapels - the Sacred Heart Chapel is particularly beautiful and a good place to pray
Beautiful mosaics representing the martyrs and stained glass
The tomb of Jaricot and a commemorative plaque on the marriage of Frederic Ozanam
A very old clock
An elaborate pulpit and some beautiful religious sculptures
Written 11 July 2014
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klm2al
Necedah, WI88 contributions
Oct 2019
We did not use a tour guide. It is a beautiful church with a lot of history inside, so do not pass by without going inside. Take about 45 minutes at least
Written 17 November 2019
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PRKPinCH41
Montreux, Switzerland212 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
it was a bit tricky to get to it during all the construction but the construction workers were very good about directing people to the right way around so we could get in safely. Lovely church with a surprisingly austere altar.
Written 25 July 2019
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Dutch-Mikey
Le Havre, France1,143 contributions
Feb 2016 • Business
It's very old and it used to be the main church of Lyon. Built on a church from the 6th century, which was built on a Roman temple, the church has the remains of Saint Nizier, accredited with miraculous healings after his death.
The inside is quite amazing but lacking a lot of the artwork that disappeared after the French revolution.
The inside is quite amazing but lacking a lot of the artwork that disappeared after the French revolution.
Written 17 February 2016
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Afrush222
Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes, France24 contributions
Dec 2012
One of the many gorgeous churches in France. Stop in, say a prayer and light a candle for a loved one.
Written 2 January 2013
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Epicureously
London, UK1,246 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Actually a better and more interesting church than the two major cathedrals in the city. Really ornate inside.
Right in the town centre. Very ancient gothic architecture.
Right in the town centre. Very ancient gothic architecture.
Written 19 April 2022
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The Weak Knee Traveler
Singapore, Singapore12,833 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
This was a nice Gothic church worth visiting. It is not very big and hence will not take more than 30 mins to visit.
Written 26 December 2020
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sad_sadler
Milano449 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
If it would have been in a less rich of arts town would have been full of turist.
In Lyon is just a beautiful church!
Worth a walk inside.
In Lyon is just a beautiful church!
Worth a walk inside.
Written 17 August 2019
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