Based in Lyon in 1921, the Franco-Chinese Institute was the first Chinese university outside China. Symbol of Sino-Lyonnaise relationship, the New Franco-Chinese Institute is today an exchange platform for the promotion of heritage and Chinese culture.

Last updated date : 04/05/2022
All year round Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 12 pm and 6 pm. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
French and Chinese New Institute of Lyon Fort Saint Irénée 2 rue Sœur Bouvier - 69005 Lyon 5ème

From 1921 to 1946, 473 students learned talents in different domains, and upon their return home, they contributed to the construction of chinese society. Included are Dai Wangshu, Yu Binglie, Zheng Dazhang, among many more. Permanent exhibition showcases these talents and what they achieved upon their return to China.

The Institute aims to be a platform for multidisciplinary exchanges to promote both the history and Chinese culture.

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  • All year round
    Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 12 pm and 6 pm.
    Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
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French and Chinese New Institute of Lyon

Fort Saint Irénée 2 rue Sœur Bouvier - 69005 Lyon 5ème

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