Marvellous Middle Age
The Ile-Barbe abbey, a journey to the gates of Lyon
Exhibition from 17 October 2025 to 1 November 2026
The Middle Ages in Lyon, from the 5th century to pop culture
The Lyon History Museum’s latest exhibition is an invitation to discover the Middle Ages in Lyon by tracing the history of the Ile-Barbe abbey through the finest pieces in its collection of Medieval sculpture. A journey through time, from the beginnings of the medieval period through to its reinterpretations in the 19th century and up until contemporary pop culture.
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