Halle Tony Garnier

at 20 Place docteurs Charles et Christophe Mérieux, 69007 Lyon, France, Lyon , 69007 France

1. Landmark
2. Concert Venue

Description

The Halle Tony Garnier is a concert hall in Lyon, France. It was designed by Tony Garnier in 1905. Originally a slaughterhouse, the building was renovated in 1987 and opened as a concert hall in 1988. With a capacity of nearly 17,000, it is the second biggest venue in France after the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy.HistoryThe original building opened in 1908 as a cattle market and slaughterhouse, known as "La Mouche". During World War I, the building was used as an armory until 1928, when it returned to a cattle market and slaughterhouse. The market and slaughterhouse closed in 1967. On 16 May 1975, the building was recognized as a Monument historique. In 1987, the City of Lyon hired Reichen & Robert and HTVS to renovate the slaughterhouse into a modern concert hall. The Hal opened in late January 1988.

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Summary

Halle Tony Garnier is Lyon based place and this enity listed in Landmark category. Located at 20 Place docteurs Charles et Christophe Mérieux, 69007 Lyon, France 69007.