Gérard Desargues
Gérard Desargues is a memorial in Lyon, Greater Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Gérard Desargues is situated near the art gallery André Berthet, as well as near Minéralia.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Lyon Cathedral and Musée Gadagne.
Lyon Cathedral
Church
Lyon Cathedral or the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist of Lyon is a Roman Catholic church located on Place Saint-Jean in central Lyon, France. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, and is the seat of the Archbishop of Lyon. Lyon Cathedral is situated 200 metres south of Gérard Desargues.
Musée Gadagne
Museum
The Musée Gadagne is a museum located in the center of the Vieux Lyon, in the Saint-Jean quarter, in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon, France. It is composed of the Musée d'Histoire de Lyon and the Musée des Marionnettes du monde. Musée Gadagne is situated 200 metres north of Gérard Desargues.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint-Jean Neighbourhood in Lyon and Vieux Lyon.
Vieux Lyon
Suburb
Vieux Lyon is the largest Renaissance district of Lyon. In 1964, Vieux-Lyon, the city's oldest district, became the first site in France to be protected under the Malraux law to protect France's cultural sites.
Saint-Paul
Neighborhood
Saint-Paul is a quarter located in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon, France. It was named after the parish church. Located in the perimeter saved registered to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the three parishes of the Vieux Lyon, the historic center of the city.
Gérard Desargues
- Type: Memorial
- Inscription: “DANS CETTE RUE VECUT / GERARD DESARGUES / RENOVATEUR DE LA GEOMETRIE / INGENIEUR ET ARCHITECTE / 1591 - 1661”
- Category: historic site
- Location: Lyon, Arrondissement of Lyon, Greater Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
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Latitude
45.7624° or 45° 45′ 45″ north
Longitude
4.82828° or 4° 49′ 42″ east
Open location code
8FQ6QR6H+X8
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorial
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: André Berthet and Minéralia.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Art Peaux Création and Rue Tres Monnoyes.
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