Vieux-Lyon, Maison Le Viste 29 rue Saint-Jean

The house Le Viste (or Pinecone House) was owned by the Le Viste family. Jean Le Viste ordered the weaving of the magnificent fifteenth century tapestry 'The Lady and the Unicorn', world-famous for its symbolism, pride of the Cluny Museum in Paris. Only the first floor of this house is of the fifteenth century. Its arched porch is supported by carved columns. In front you can see the pinecones which give their name to the house.