Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules - Lyon (1ᵉʳ arrondissement)
Located at the foot of the Croix-Rousse hill, the Amphitheatre des Trois Gaules is a major Gallo-Roman site in Lyon, built in 19 AD on the initiative of the emperor Tiberius. It was used for the political and religious meetings of the Council of the 60 Gallic peoples who gathered each year in the capital of Gaul. It was also here, in 177, that the martyrdom of the city's first Christians took place, including Saint Blandine.
Remains, current use and atmosphere
What remains of the amphitheatre today is partially visible from the Jardin des Plantes. The arcades, podium and foundations bear witness to its original architecture. The space, open to the public, is sometimes used for cultural events or guided tours. A place of memory and heritage, it is also appreciated as a place to relax or take a historical break in the heart of the city, particularly by students on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse.
Access and opening hours
Easily accessible on foot or by public transport, the site is permanently visible from the outside. Admission is free. Although not fully accessible to people with reduced mobility, its integration into a public space makes it a pleasant place to pass through, often integrated into tourist or educational circuits.
Practical info
- Address: rue Lucien-Sportisse, Jardin des Plantes, 69001 Lyon
- Opening hours: freely accessible every day, outdoors
- Price: free (guided tours may be subject to a charge, depending on local programming)
- Access: bus or streetcar (Jardin des Plantes stop), pedestrian access from Croix-Rousse
- Accessibility: partial, exterior visible, interior non-PRM
- Public: students, history buffs, tourists, locals