Lyon Armenian Genocide Memorial
The Armenian Genocide Memorial in Lyon stands as a solemn tribute to the victims of the atrocities committed against the Armenian people in 1915. Located in the city’s 8th arrondissement, the monument was inaugurated in 2006 and has since become a focal point for remembrance and reflection. Its design combines simplicity and strength, with symbolic elements that evoke resilience, mourning, and hope. Each year, commemorative ceremonies are held here, bringing together members of the Armenian community, local residents, and officials to honor the memory of the victims and reaffirm the importance of human rights and historical justice. As part of Lyon’s rich cultural landscape, the memorial not only preserves the legacy of the Armenian people but also serves as a reminder of the universal need to confront the past and promote peace. It is a place of silence and dignity, inviting visitors to pause and reflect on history’s enduring lessons.
Lyon France
The Lyon Armenian Genocide Memorial is located near Place Antonin Poncet, close to Place Bellecour, the main square of Lyon in the 2nd arrondissement. The memorial, erected in 2006, is made of 36 white concrete pieces supported by stones from Armenia and other countries affected by genocide, with poetry inscribed on the concrete. Its central location places it near prominent city landmarks, busy squares, and cultural hubs, making it accessible within Lyon’s vibrant urban heart, where visitors can also explore the nearby Rhône riverbanks, shopping streets, and historic sites.
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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
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Lugdunum – Musée & Théâtres Romains
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Musée Lumière
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Musée Cinéma & Miniature
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Musée d’Art Contemporain
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Musée de l’Imprimerie et de la Communication Graphique
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Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation
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Musée d’Histoire de Lyon
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Musée des Arts de la Marionnette
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Musée d’Art Religieux de Fourvière
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Maison des Canuts
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Musée Henri Malartre
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Musée Jean Couty
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Musée Urbain Tony Garnier
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Association Soierie Vivante
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Musée Soieries Brochier
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Musée d’Histoire de la Médecine et de la Pharmacie
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Musée des Moulages
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Théâtre des Célestins
Theatre
Théâtre des Marronniers
Theatre
Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
Theatre
Théâtre Guignol de la Croix-Rousse
Theatre
Lugdunum Roman Theatre
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Théâtre Tête d’Or
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Improvidence Café-Théâtre
Theatre
Galerie Ceysson & Bénétière
Gallery
Galerie Valérie Eymeric
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Galerie Racont’Arts
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Galerie Carré d’artistes
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Galerie Le Réverbère
Gallery
Galerie MASUREL
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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
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Église Saint-Just
Church
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