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Nov 11, 2021 · The trompe l’œil style of street art quickly became synonymous with Lyon, which is now home to 10 building-sized optical illusions and many other murals that incorporate the technique in...
Jun 20, 2024 · This enormous mural, painted in the trompe-l'oeil style, mesmerizes viewers with its hyperrealistic imagery and intricate details, offering a captivating glimpse into the everyday life of the La Croix-Rousse neighborhood.
Aug 24, 2024 · This incredible trompe-l’oeil fresco depicts famous residents of Lyon on the balconies of a multi-story building. See if you can pick out some of these famous people: Chef Paul Bocuse (that one is easy, he’s the one wearing the chef’s toque in the restaurant)
Aug 12, 2024 · The Mur des Canuts is one of the largest trompe-l’oeil murals in the world, measuring a whopping 1200 m² in area. And it’s one of the most beautiful places to see in Lyon! To really appreciate this fresco, you’ll need to take your time.
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A gentle walk takes you through the Croix-Rousse district, the slopes of the hill and part of the Presqu'île district, ending in Vieux-Lyon (Old Lyon). It includes five murals and trompe l'œil. 1- Start with a magnificent account of the life of Lyon’s silk workers. The biggest fresco in Europe, La Fresque des Canuts (the Silk-Weavers' Wall), depict...
Travel through time and space thanks to the four unusual frescos we’ve selected for you! 1 - Let’s start by heading to the future: the Lumière Fresco depicts Lyon in 2046, with Tony Garnier Hall covered by a steel dome. Every evening, it is lit up from dusk to midnight thanks to 4km of optical fibres and 95 diodes concealed under the paint! Where t...
It’s the perfect walk for visitors of all ages to get an idea of the many frescos in Lyon without having to go too far. 1 - Walk around the Ideal City, designed and created in the 1930s by Tony Garnier, avant-garde town planner, central figure of Lyon’s architectural and social history. This genuine open-air gallery of 25 murals covers the key conc...
You can also extend your visit with other painted walls in the rest of the city: 1. Thank You Monsieur Paul : found in front of the eponymous Halls, this mural is lit up every evening, sharing a short history of Paul Bocuse with visitors. Where to see it? Halles Paul Bocuse, Cours Lafayette, Lyon 3 – Metro B stop Place Guichard Bourse du Travail. 2...
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Jun 16, 2022 · It is estimated that there are more than 100 trompe l’oeil paintings in Lyon, both in the city and in the suburbs. Of course, it is impossible to visit them all, so I will introduce three trompe l’oeil paintings that you must see when you come to Lyon.
