Lyon Attractions

Musée des Miniatures et Décors de Cinema
Located in the heart of the Renaissance district in Old Lyon, this unique museum displays miniature scenes and models, many of which have been used as film sets.

Maison des Avocats
60 rue St Jean
Tel: (04) 7200 2477.
Website: www.mimlyon.com
Opening hours: Mon 1400-1830, Tues-Fri 1000-1830, Sat-Sun 1000-1900 (daily 1000-1900 during holiday periods).
Admission charge: Y.
Disabled access: Y (except lower ground floor).

Musées des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs (Textiles and Decorative Arts Museums)
Since 1946, this museum has been situated in a 17th-century mansion, which used to be the residence of the Governor of Lyon. The museum houses a remarkable collection of over 1,000 textile samples from both Eastern and Western civilisations, throughout the ages, and tells the story of textiles, with particular focus on silk-manufacturing from the Renaissance to the present day. It also charts the development of Lyon as the European silk capital.

34 rue de la Charité
Tel: (04) 7838 4200.
Website: www.musee-des-tissus.com
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 1000-1730.
Admission charge: Y.
Disabled access: N.