The XVIIIth century Located in the northwest of Lyons, on the Left Bank of the Saône, the Attic of abundance was built between 1722 and 1728 by the architect Claude Bertaud de la Vaure to keep(preserve) the wheat necessary for the annual food(supply) of some one hundred and twenty thousand inhabitants of Lyon of time(period). After the edict instituting the free circulation of grains(beads) (1763), the building(ship) is fast allocated to military uses(practices): store of artillery, arsenal then barracks until 1987\. The departure of the National Gendarmerie allows then to the Ministry of Culture to program the installation of the Regional Cultural Affairs Directorate of Rhône-Alpes there as well as the studios of dance of the Higher National Conservatory for Music and Dance installed(settled) as for him, since 1988, in the veterinary former school located just opposite. The Attic of abundance presents a completely exceptional architecture: on three stacked(superimposed) levels, three rows of vaults of fish bones(edges) falling again on two series of stony pillars and two rows of pilasters committed(hired) in the lapels(backhands) of facades. In the centre of this rectangular building(ship) in imposing dimensions(size) (130 m of length, 18 m of open sea), a salient forepart, provided with a triangular front wall(pediment) in moderation decorated, introduced in a big(great) staircase in four pits(cores) giving access to floors. To do up in this peculiar building premises(places) adapted to its new missions, the Ministry of Culture appealed to the architects Valode and Pistre and partners; the proposed party allows to leave undamaged the structure of origin and to include the modern elements into a concern(marigold) of sobriety and of authenticity.
Educational stone carving and architecture workshops by La Compagnie Excalibur
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Le Grenier d'Abondance (DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes-CNSMD)
6, quai St-Vincent 69001 Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Stone cutting and architecture: a stonemason will be present to make demonstrations of size, tools and techniques will be explained. The architect will explain medieval construction techniques. Armed with his cane and a rope at 13 knots, he will be able to demonstrate how to make a complex plan using simple techniques.
In the collective consciousness, there are two crafts that will always be part of the symbolism of the Middle Ages: The forge and stone cutting.
Here we will explain why stone cutting perfectly meets the definition of craftsmanship, a mix of art and technique.
You will discover that a stonemason must also be a mathematician, you will learn that stone is a complex material.
You will see the main tools used to carve the stone, we will explain what is a gradine, a boucharde, a plough.
You will also understand why the stonemason always works close to the blacksmith.
You will also discover the tools that allowed man to build castles and cathedrals. Come and see how a simple rope can draw an arch, a rosasse or a right angle.
Le Grenier d'Abondance (DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes-CNSMD)
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Localisation
6, quai St-Vincent 69001 Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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À propos
Autres événements dans ce lieu
Animation réalité virtuelle au Grenier d'abondance
Immersion dans 4 univers virtuels différents grâce à des casques de réalité virtuelle.Les films proposés sont :- L'obsession des Nymphéas : Réalisation Nicolas Thépot, 8 min.- Caravaggio in tenebris : Réalisation Matthieu Van Eeckhout, 8 min.- Real thing : Réalisation Benoît Felici et Mathias Chelebourg, 16 min.- A l'aube de l'art, un voyage dans la Grotte Chauvet : Réalisation Pierre Zandrowicz, 9 min.A partir de 12 ans selon les films.Agefrom 5 to 99 y.o.AccessibilityPyschological ImpairmentMobility Impairment
Visite libre du jardin, du hall du RDC et du centre de documentation du Grenier d'Abondance
Le jardin, le hall du RDC et le centre de documentation du Grenier d’abondance sont en accès libre de 11h00 à 19h00 le samedi 20 et dimanche 21 septembre 2025 dans le cadre de la 42ème édition des Journées européennes du patrimoine.Fermeture des portes 18h45.Agefrom 5 to 99 y.o.AccessibilityPyschological ImpairmentMobility Impairment
Démonstration du métier de vitrailliste au Grenier d'Abondance
Venez découvrir le métier de Vitrailliste.Marion, de l'atelier Le Chant du Diamant à Lyon, partagera son savoir-faire dans la création de vitraux.Agefrom 5 to 99 y.o.AccessibilityPyschological ImpairmentMobility Impairment
Présentation du métier de facteur d'orgues au Grenier d'Abondance
Connaissez-vous le métier de Facteur d'orgues ?Il est l'artisan spécialisé dans la fabrication, l'entretien et la restauration des orgues ainsi que des pièces utilisées pour leur construction. Il peut travailler directement sur site et/ou en atelier.Venez découvrir ce métier passionnant !Agefrom 5 to 99 y.o.AccessibilityPyschological ImpairmentMobility Impairment
Educational workshops "daily life" on the theme of cooking by La Compagnie Excalibur
Workshop on daily life during the medieval period.Just for you, our cantinières have concocted a nice program for you:
meeting with the cook (sketch)
answers to your questions: what did man eat in the Middle Ages? What were his tastes?
presentation of the basics of medieval cooking.
Medieval games on table and games called Viking force or skill by The Excalibur Company
In medieval society, which had more than 100 holidays a year, games are an important aspect of daily life. We play in the tavern and the inn, of course, but also at home, in the castle as well as in the cottage, in public baths, in monasteries, in the church or at work. We play to distract ourselves, but also to learn strategy, to exercise our body and skill in games of strength or skill, or even to settle conflicts without fighting.Games in the Middle Ages were very varied. Some, such as marelle and the game of mills, were already played in the Roman Empire, and are still today; others are more exotic, such as chess, was invented in India and transited through Persia and the Muslim world before being discovered by Europeans during the crusades. Some, finally, fell into oblivion: who today still knows the hnefatafl, this board game invented by the Vikings?These games have sometimes changed enormously: so chess could be played with dice, and the fool of our modern chessboard was originally an elephant!So, do not hesitate: come and play with us!
Guided tour of the Grenier d'Abondance
Venez découvrir ce lieu et son architecture tout à fait exceptionnelle duXVIIIe - Le Grenier d’abondance a été construit entre 1722 et 1728 par l’architecte Claude Bertaud de la Vaure pour conserver le blé nécessaire à l’alimentation annuelle des cent vingt mille lyonnais de l’époque.Après l’édit instituant la libre circulation des grains (1763), le bâtiment est affecté à des usages militaires : magasin d’artillerie, arsenal puis caserne jusqu’en 1987. Depuis 1993, ce sont les services de la Direction régionale des affaires culturelles Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ainsi que les studios de danse du Conservatoire national supérieur qui y sont installés.Durée de la visite : 1h20 personnes maximum par séance. Dernier départ à 16h30.Inscription obligatoire.Duration of the visit: 1hAgefrom 5 to 99 y.o.AccessibilityPyschological ImpairmentMobility Impairment
Over the water, over the centuries
Sunday 22 September 2025 from 10am to 11h30, the CAUE Rhône Métropole, the Subs and the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes offer you a fun family urban walk to discover the stories that hide their buildings and the ways in which they have been converted into cultural places.Go on a family adventure and immerse yourself in the history of the Grenier d'Abondance, the Pavillon de la Compagnie des Chevaliers de l'Arquebuse and the Subsistances militaires de Lyon, three heritage buildings emblematic of the Pierre Scize parade, reconverted into cultural places.Beyond its architectural dimension, this playful route integrates an urban and landscape reading that allows us to understand the specificities of a neighborhood once at the gates of the city, and how its strategic geographical location has conditioned its history.A playbook specially designed for children aged 7 to 12 will enrich this ride, accompanying them throughout their exploration!Departure: Les Subsistances, 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon 1er (meeting in the courtyard)Arrival: DRAC ARA, 6 Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon 1erMandatory reservations: m.ramondenc@caue69.frE-mailm.ramondenc@caue69.fr
