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The Musee des Beaux Arts de Lyon, or the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon as it is more commonly known, is one of the largest art museums in France. Housed in a former 17th-century convent, the museum has a wide range of antiquities and art in its collection, with objects stemming from ancient Egypt to modern Europe. Some of the more popular exhibits include famous 16th to 18th century French paintings by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, Philippe de Champaigne, and François Boucher as well as sculptures by Rodin and James Pradier. The museum's antiquities department focuses mainly on ancient Egypt and has objects such as figurines and vases donated by the Musée du Louvre.
20 Place des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon, France, Phone: +334-7210-1740
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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