Théâtre des Célestins
The Théâtre des Célestins, standing proudly on Place des Célestins in Lyon, is one of France’s few theatres with over two centuries of continuous activity. Its origins trace back to the Celestine convent that occupied the site until the late 18th century, before the first theatre was inaugurated in 1792. After devastating fires in 1871 and 1880, architect Gaspard André rebuilt the theatre in the elegant Italian style, giving it the neoclassical façade admired today. Inaugurated in 1877, and later renovated in 2005, the venue blends historic grandeur with modern functionality. Today, as a municipal theatre run by the City of Lyon, it offers a rich repertoire ranging from classical works to contemporary productions, making it a cultural landmark that embodies Lyon’s artistic spirit.
Lyon France
The Théâtre des Célestins is located at 4 rue Charles Dullin in Lyon’s 2nd arrondissement, in the lively Bellecour district near the Place des Célestins. It is surrounded by notable landmarks such as the Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, the Fontaine des Jacobins, and the Quai des Célestins along the Saône River. The theatre is close to Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest pedestrian squares, providing easy access to numerous shops, restaurants, and transit options including metro and bus lines. This central location offers visitors a rich urban cultural environment with elegant squares, historic buildings, and vibrant city life just steps from the theatre's entrance.
Museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Museum
Lugdunum – Musée & Théâtres Romains
Museum
Musée Lumière
Museum
Musée Cinéma & Miniature
Museum
Musée d’Art Contemporain
Museum
Musée de l’Imprimerie et de la Communication Graphique
Museum
Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Museum
Musée d’Histoire de Lyon
Museum
Musée des Arts de la Marionnette
Museum
Musée d’Art Religieux de Fourvière
Museum
Maison des Canuts
Museum
Musée Henri Malartre
Museum
Musée Jean Couty
Museum
Musée Urbain Tony Garnier
Museum
Association Soierie Vivante
Museum
Musée Soieries Brochier
Museum
Musée d’Histoire de la Médecine et de la Pharmacie
Museum
Musée des Moulages
Museum
Théâtre des Marronniers
Theatre
Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
Theatre
Théâtre Guignol de la Croix-Rousse
Theatre
Lugdunum Roman Theatre
Theatre
Théâtre Tête d’Or
Theatre
Improvidence Café-Théâtre
Theatre
Galerie Ceysson & Bénétière
Gallery
Galerie Valérie Eymeric
Gallery
Galerie Racont’Arts
Gallery
Galerie Carré d’artistes
Gallery
Galerie Le Réverbère
Gallery
Galerie MASUREL
Gallery
Galerie Vrais Rêves
Gallery
Palais archiépiscopal de Lyon
Historical Landmark
Château de La Motte
Castle
Fort de Loyasse
Fortress
Fort de Vaise
Historical Landmark
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Basilica
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Cathedral
Basilique Saint-Martin d’Ainay
Basilica
Église Saint-Nizier
Church
Église Saint-Bonaventure
Basilica
Église Saint-Polycarpe
Church
Église Saint-Just
Church
Lyon Armenian Genocide Memorial
Memorial
War Memorial on Île du Souvenir
Historical Landmark
Fontaine Bartholdi
Tourist attractions
Monument de la République
Historical Landmark
Le Veilleur de Pierre
Cultural landmark
Statue de l’Allégorie de la Ville de Lyon
Historical Landmark
Mémorial de la Shoah
Memorial
Parc de la Tête d'Or
Park
Jardin Botanique
Botanical Garden
Parc des Hauteurs
Park
Jardin Rosa Mir
Garden
Parc Sergent Blandan
Park
Roseraie Internationale
Botanical Garden
Zoo de Lyon
Zoo
Aquarium de Lyon
Aquarium
Tour Part-Dieu
Tourist attractions
Tour Métallique de Fourvière
Observation deck