Landmark

Manufacture des Tabacs

Monplaisir, Lyon

Address
6 cours Albert Thomas, 69008 Lyon

Source: univ-lyon3.fr, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Long brick facade of the former Manufacture des Tabacs in Lyon
Photo: Etienne Baudon / Flickr (Public Domain Mark 1.0)

Tobacco factory built from 1912 to 1932 by the architect Joseph Clugnet, in use until 1988 and now a campus of Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3.

Time needed 30 minutes
Free
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What's on near Manufacture des Tabacs

Smaller local events at and near Manufacture des Tabacs

  • Rencontres : nos libertés en question | Festival Mode d'emploi Talks and readings

    Thu 19 Nov · Université Lyon 3, Manufacture des Tabacs, Monplaisir

    Talk part of the Mode d'emploi festival at the Manufacture des Tabacs.

    Map · Source: Université Lyon 3

  • Projections Ciné Kozmos 2026-2027 Film

    On now, until 31 Mar 2027 · Université Lyon 3, Manufacture des Tabacs, Monplaisir

    Film screening series run by the Université Lyon 3 culture team at the Manufacture des Tabacs.

    Map · Source: Université Lyon 3

  • Concerts | Music Hours 2026-27 Concert

    On now, until 19 Mar 2027 · Université Lyon 3, Manufacture des Tabacs, Monplaisir

    Concert series of emerging music at the Manufacture des Tabacs, run by the Université Lyon 3 culture team.

    Map · Source: Université Lyon 3

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Around Monplaisir

Where cinema began

Monplaisir is a residential district in the 8th arrondissement, best known as the place where the Lumière family worked. It also holds a mosque, a dance theatre and Tony Garnier's housing estate.

Monplaisir has 7 places on the Roam Lyon map: 3 museums, 2 special spots and 2 landmarks. Read the Monplaisir guide.

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What is the address of Manufacture des Tabacs?
6 cours Albert Thomas, 69008 Lyon.
How long do you need at Manufacture des Tabacs?
Plan for 30 minutes.

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