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Église Saint-Paul

Lyon, Rhône, France

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Designation
Historic monument, classified (classé)
Protection
classé MH
Extent of protection
Eglise et sa parcelle (cad. AC 33) : classement par arrêté du 12 décembre 1996
Protection dates
1996/12/12 : classé MH
Type
église
Main period of construction
15e siècle, 19e siècle
Later work
16e siècle, 17e siècle, 18e siècle
Architect or builder
BENOIT (architecte)
Ownership
propriété de la commune
Address
rue Saint-Paul ; place Gerson
Commune
Lyon
Département
Rhône
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country
France
Coordinates
45.76664, 4.82713
Mérimée reference
PA00117802

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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Différentes époques de construction du 12e au 19e siècle. Chapelles des bas-côtés construites du 15e au 17e siècle (voûtes gothiques à liernes, tiercerons et clefs pendantes). Au 18e siècle, allongement de l'abside. Edifice en très mauvais état à la fin du 18e siècle : travaux de restauration au cours du 19e siècle par trois générations des architectes Benoit : façade occidentale, chapiteaux de la nef, peintures de Borel...

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Different periods of construction from the 12th to the 19th century. Chapels of the aisles built from the 15th to 17th century (Gothic vaults with liernes, tiercerons and pendant keys). In the 18th century, lengthening of the apse. Building in very poor condition at the end of the 18th century: restoration works during the 19th century by three generations of architects Benoit: west façade, capitals of the nave, paintings by Borel...

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Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.

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