Gare Saint-Paul: History and Architecture

Saint-Paul Station, 69005 Lyon

There Saint-Paul station, built between 1873 and 1876, was built as part of the railway line linking Lyon to Montbrison. Located at the end of a tunnel under the Vaise hill, it is part of a major urban restructuring project. Its U-shaped building is surrounded by the Montée Saint-Barthélemy and the Rue Saint-Paul, with a façade overlooking the Place Saint-Paul. The interior, designed for the railway activity of the time, housed waiting rooms, offices and housing for railway workers.

The building, representative of 19th century industrialization, uses mixed wood-metal structures to support large spans such as those of the concourse. The ground floor was dedicated to railway operations, while the three upper floors were reserved for staff housing, with a beautiful monumental staircase serving the prestigious housing on the square side. Transformations during the 20th century modified part of the interior, but the station retains historical and architectural importance for Lyon.

Today, Saint-Paul station remains a public transport hub, with regional services, while retaining the spirit of the 19th century architecture which bears witness to its rich industrial and urban past.

Street View & 360°

Our self-guided tours of Brotteaux

The Palais de Flore, built by the architect Clément Laval in 1930, stands out for its imposing stature, reaching a height of 40 metres.

The Palais de Flore, built by the architect Clément Laval in 1930, stands out for its imposing stature, reaching a height of 40 metres.

Welcome to the Gare des Brotteaux. Please note that there used to be a small wooden and plaster station, built in 1858 to accommodate the Lyon-Geneva line.

Welcome to the former Guimet Museum, a place rich in history and artistic diversity.

You are in front of an astonishing scene where past and present meet. Observe the 19th century villa enclosed in an office building.

Welcome to the Sainte-Croix Chapel, also known as the Missionaries of Our Lady Chapel.

Stop in front of number 28 avenue maréchal Foch, where you will find a real curiosity: the smallest house in the city.

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Pierre Bossan

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