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Last updated date : 04/05/2022
Based in Lyon in 1921, the Franco-Chinese Institute was the first Chinese university outside China. Symbol of Sino-Lyonnaise relationship, the New Franco-Chinese Institute is today an exchange platform for the promotion of heritage and Chinese culture.
The Institute aims to be a platform for multidisciplinary exchanges to promote both the history and Chinese culture.
Practical information
Address
Fort Saint Irénée 2 rue Sœur Bouvier - 69005 Lyon 5ème
Prices
Free entry.
Openings
All year round
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 12 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
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Museums
French and Chinese New Institute of Lyon
Fort Saint Irénée 2 rue Sœur Bouvier - 69005 Lyon 5ème
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