Musée Henri Malartre

Lyon


Jean-Paul II's Renault Espace, Hitler's Mercedes, 50-odd motorbikes, bicycles and historical modes of Lyonnais public transport are displayed inside this 15th-century château, 11km north of Lyon along the D433. Take bus 40 or 70 to the Rochetaillée stop.

Transportation

  • bus: 40, 70

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