Fine Arts Museum of Lyon Highlights Private Tour

The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is renowned for having the second richest art collection in France. Sometimes even called the "Little Louvre," this museum offers you the opportunity to discover masterpieces of world art. Its collections are housed in a lavish 17th-century palace, formerly a convent. Boasting magnificent architecture and a pleasant garden, this palace also deserves considerable attention during the visit. Among the periods to explore are magnificent pieces from Ancient Egypt, Greek and Roman collections, medieval and Italian Renaissance art, as well as a rich collection of classical French paintings and sculptures, not to mention the great masters of Impressionism and contemporary art.