Vieux-Lyon, Immeuble 58 rue Saint-Jean

The facade, rebuilt in 1832 during the widening of the street, is not of much interest but the courtyards are worth visiting. One is of 1406, the other was revamped in 1528. Take the alley: the vaults of the galleries are supported by bases of carved figures, different on each floor. Note the spiral staircase with carved mullioned windows in the yard. The ornate frescoes under the galleries had been found under the plaster in an apartment. The Renaissance well is one of the most beautiful of Old Lyon : access is via three sides of the yard and its vault is decorated with three shells.