Eglise Saint-Paul anchors the northern end of Vieux Lyon, in the quarter that still carries its name. The church has been rebuilt and altered over many centuries, leaving a mix of Romanesque massing, Gothic details, and the dense urban setting that makes old Lyon so rewarding to wander.
It is not the city's grand cathedral, and that is precisely why it is useful. Stop here while tracing the lanes, traboules, and riverfront around Saint-Paul station; the church adds a quieter medieval note to a neighbourhood often visited for food and Renaissance courtyards.