Cimetière de Loyasse
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Cimetière de Loyasse

Lyon, Departement du Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France

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  • Get directions 43 to 46 Cardinal Gerilier Street
    Lyon, Departement du Rhône, Rhône-Alpes France
    Coordinates: 45.76207, 4.81263
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Loyasse Cemetery is the oldest cemetery that is still active in Lyon. Created on May 2, 1807, the cemetery was the first of three planned cemeteries to open and is located in the western part of Lyon in the 5th district. The cemetery spans over 30 acres of land on the hill of Fourviere with wars and storms damaging the site. With very elaborate grave markers showing many architectural styles, the cemetery has waist-high wrought iron fences around plots along with full-size statues or busts throughout the grounds. There are sarcophagus as well as recumbent slabs. A few of the fine sculptures, which are on graves, date as early as 1827. In 1996, none of these works of art were classified as a historical monument to preserve them, hence over the years, older markers of prominent people have disappeared. Many of France's political leaders, artists and writers, and wealthiest citizens are buried here along with their families. Two of the oldest remaining graves are of the Ham and Barraband families, which date 1809. There is an area dedicated to the burial of Roman Catholic priests. At first, there was some difficulty in accessing the cemetery, hence a train was arranged to take people there. Open to burials in 1853, the Loyasse Nouveau Cemetery is located on the other side of Cardinal Gerilier Street, opposite this old cemetery.
Loyasse Cemetery is the oldest cemetery that is still active in Lyon. Created on May 2, 1807, the cemetery was the first of three planned cemeteries to open and is located in the western part of Lyon in the 5th district. The cemetery spans over 30 acres of land on the hill of Fourviere with wars and storms damaging the site. With very elaborate grave markers showing many architectural styles, the cemetery has waist-high wrought iron fences around plots along with full-size statues or busts throughout the grounds. There are sarcophagus as well as recumbent slabs. A few of the fine sculptures, which are on graves, date as early as 1827. In 1996, none of these works of art were classified as a historical monument to preserve them, hence over the years, older markers of prominent people have disappeared. Many of France's political leaders, artists and writers, and wealthiest citizens are buried here along with their families. Two of the oldest remaining graves are of the Ham and Barraband families, which date 1809. There is an area dedicated to the burial of Roman Catholic priests. At first, there was some difficulty in accessing the cemetery, hence a train was arranged to take people there. Open to burials in 1853, the Loyasse Nouveau Cemetery is located on the other side of Cardinal Gerilier Street, opposite this old cemetery.

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