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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...
Inspired by their work and wishing to do something similar to represent its history, the city of Lyon contracted Cité de la Création to paint the “trompe-l’oeil.” A list of 250 figures was established, to be cut down to the 30 currently depicted, a mix of women and men from all sectors of advancement and discovery throughout Lyon’s ...
Aug 24, 2024 · The Fresque des Lyonnais is probably the most famous mural in Lyon. 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)
- Fresque Des Lyonnais
- Fresque La Bibliothèque de La Cité
- Le Mur Des Canuts
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Address：2 Rue de la Martinière, 69001 Lyon, France Standing on the banks of the Saône River, this trompe l’oeil painting is one of Lyon’s most famous. Even if you have limited time for sightseeing, manage to stop here at least once. The location, on the Saône River, makes it easy to integrate into the tourist route. The walls are painted with 30 of...
Address ：6 Rue de la Platière, 69001 Lyon,France Produced in 1998. It is quoted and extracted from nearly 500 books. Trompe l’oeil paintings are painted all the way to the top floor of the building. It is located on the corner of rue Pêcheri and rue Platiere, so it was surprisingly difficult to find the best vantage point when trying to take a pict...
Address：36 Boulevard des Canuts, 69004 Lyon, France Produced in 1987. The trompe l’oeil has been frequently rewritten. The painting depicts the Canuts area, where many workers worked in the 19th century, as is typical of Lyon, which developed as a silk weaving town. There is a lot to see, especially the central staircase, which seems to have a real...
We have introduced three of the most representative trompe l’oeil paintings in Lyon. All three of these have their own characteristics and different atmospheres and can be very enjoyable. Fresque des Lyonnais and Fresque La bibliothèque de la cité are also within walking distance. It is recommended to see the two together, as they are easily reache...
Oct 26, 2022 · Voici un aperçu des fresques immanquables – en tout cas, nos douze préférées – à Lyon. 1. Le Mur des Canuts. C’est la plus grande fresque d’Europe, tout simplement. Elle représente les canuts (comprenez, ces anciens ouvriers tisserands du marché de la soie à Lyon) et leur quartier : la Croix-Rousse, où elle est située.
Jun 21, 2018 · Quelle est l'histoire de ce trompe l'œil, iconique et célèbre de la ville de Lyon ? Tout commence en Catalogne, à Barcelone, les douze artistes de la Cité de la création peignent un trompe l...
C'est à ce jour le plus grand trompe-l'oeil architectural du monde. Quatre longues barres d'immeubles constituant la résidence de la Sarra sont transformées, dans cette opération de réhabilitation, en un coeur de ville d'une quarantaine d'habitations aux couleurs chatoyantes.
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