Church

Église Saint-Nizier

Address

Source: saintnizier.fr, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Gothic twin-spired facade of Église Saint-Nizier in Lyon — Photo: Matt Neale from UK / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Listed historic monument described by its parish association as one of the finest examples of flamboyant Gothic in the region.

Time needed 30 minutes

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What's on near Église Saint-Nizier

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Église Saint-Nizier, from the weekly Lyon events calendar.

Festival

Quais du Polar 2027

2 Apr to 4 Apr 2027 Hôtel de Ville de Lyon, Palais de la Bourse and other venues

The 23rd edition of the crime fiction festival holds author meetings and cultural events around the city centre.

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Hôtel de Ville de Lyon facade with its clock tower seen from Place des Terreaux

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Illumination

Festival of Lights

5 to 8 Dec Streets, squares and parks across the city

Light installations are shown across Lyon in the evening, with more than 25 works on the 2026 programme.

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Smaller local events nearby

Exhibition: HOMING by Nika Schmitt Exhibition
13 Nov 2026 to 23 Jan 2027 · La BF15, Presqu'île
Exhibition of installations by Nika Schmitt, part of the ZONE XP festival with Grame. Free entry and free guided visits every Saturday at 15:00.
Free · Map · Source: La BF15 · HOMING, Nika Schmitt
Bouquinistes book market Market
Every day, including public holidays. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Quai de la Pêcherie, Lyon 1er
Old and second-hand books, postcards, prints, vinyl, DVDs and comics are sold from 20 stalls on the quais de Saône, open every day from 9:00 to 21:00, including public holidays.
Map · Source: Ville de Lyon (lyon.fr) · Marché des bouquinistes
Chapelle d’Automne Festival
On now, until 18 Nov · Chapelle de la Trinité, Presqu'île
Festival at Chapelle de la Trinité.
de 10 à 30€ · Map · Source: Mairies d'arrondissement de Lyon

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Nearby

Marché Saint-Antoine / Célestins Market · 1 min walk Food market along the Saône quay selling fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, fish, bread, pastries, wine and flowers. Palais de la Bourse (Palais du Commerce) Landmark · 3 min walk Second Empire exchange building opened in 1860 alongside the Rue Impériale, now Rue de la République, around the painted Salle de la Corbeille and... Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon Museum · 3 min walk Fine arts museum in a former abbey, with collections from antiquity to modern art and a garden courtyard. Basilique Saint-Bonaventure Church · 4 min walk Franciscan church built from 1325 to 1327 where Saint Bonaventure died in 1274, listed in 1927 and a minor basilica since 2019. Place des Terreaux Landmark · 4 min walk Square in front of the Hôtel de Ville, centred on the Bartholdi fountain by the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. Théâtre Comédie Odéon Landmark · 5 min walk Theatre on rue Grolée in the Cordeliers quarter, presenting a season of plays and occasional concerts.

Around Presqu'île

The peninsula between Rhône and Saône

The Presqu'île is the central peninsula of Lyon, set between the Rhône and the Saône. It holds the main squares, the city hall, the opera and the principal shopping streets.

Presqu'île has 24 places on the Roam Lyon map: 14 landmarks, 4 markets, 3 churches and cathedrals, 2 museums and 1 special spot. Read the Presqu'île guide.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon Landmark · 5 min walk
Opéra de Lyon Landmark · 5 min walk
Place des Jacobins Landmark · 6 min walk
Place Louis Pradel Landmark · 6 min walk
Théâtre des Célestins Landmark · 7 min walk
Place des Célestins Landmark · 7 min walk
Grand Hôtel-Dieu Landmark · 8 min walk
Place Bellecour Landmark · 10 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of Église Saint-Nizier?: Place Saint-Nizier, 69002 Lyon.
How long do you need at Église Saint-Nizier?: Plan for 30 minutes.

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