Lumière Villa
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Museum dedicated to the inventors of the moving picture, Auguste and Louis Lumière, featuring antique cinematography artifacts.

📜 Historic villa housing a museum dedicated to Auguste and Louis Lumière, pioneers of cinema.
🔍 Explore the birthplace of cinematography in their former family home in Lyon's Monplaisir area.

Why Go

📽️ Discover unique cinematography artifacts
🎞️ See the "N°1" Lumière cinematograph from the first public screening
🏡 Visit the former home of the Lumière family
🎬 Learn about early film operators and their travels
🏛️ Grand building, well worth a visit

Tips

🚇 Best metro station: Monplaisir-Lumière
🛍️ Don't miss the fantastic market just outside the Villa if it's open.
🗣️ Guided tours daily at 3 PM during school holidays

Cost

💰 Adults 9 €, reduced 7.50 €, large family 6.50 €, audioguide 3 €. Free for children under 7, Lyon City Card included.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6:30 PM. Closed January 1st, May 1st, December 25th.

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