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The museum's philosophy is to present works created by artists directly on the site. The permanent collection, which is the largest European group installation ever assembled in a museum, alternates with temporary exhibitions. The museum has now become the symbol of an open city and an uninhibited art. The building has both a 1930s facade and a modern brick volume.

The company of the Opéra National de Lyon performs in the Nouvel Opéra, a modernized version in 1993 of the original 1831 opera house. At the front of the Opéra are eight statues of the Muses, but Urania is missing. There are two major reasons for the omission: symmetry and the fact that Urania is not related to the arts performed in the Opéra. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Various performances are played every week.

Relax and discover the many games offered by the Grand Casino de Lyon - Pharaon, just a few minutes walk from our hotel.