Fresque des Lyonnais

If you are found of learning more about Lyon’s history you absolutely have to see this fresco, painted in 1995. The 800 m² mural depicts 30 famous figures from Lyon who have left their mark on the city through their deeds or their talent. It includes 24 historical figures and 6 contemporary figures: the latter are located at the very bottom, along with the local residents. Some of the best-known are Paul Bocuse, the great chef whose culinary talents are reknowned worldwide; or Bernard Pivot, the great journalist who chaired the Goncourt Académy between 2014 and 2019. Further up the fresco, and further back in time, you will find the Lumière brothers projecting a film for the first time in the world, thanks to their revolutionary invention: the cinematograph. On the upper balcony, notice Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in company of the Little Prince, looking in the direction of Laurent Mourguet, holding the “Guignol” puppet in his left hand. On the fourth floor, you’ll even find the emperor Claudius, who reigned in the 1st century AD. This fresco enables you to discover over 2,000 years of history, the history of Lyon, capital of the Gauls, city of Lights, capital of gastronomy and city of Art and History! Designed in 1995 by the Cité de la Création, a Lyon-based collective that creates murals all over the world. It brightens up the rue de la Martinière and amazes those who come to see it. Through It’s bright colors, its characters that come to life on the balconies and its impressive dimensions, this fresco truly posses the ability to delight everyone! Don’t hesitate to check out the information panel on the left to find out the names of each of the characters illustrated!