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Modern Art Café
The guide was updated:Located in the creative and artsy area of Croix Rousse, this cafe and bar holds all kinds of art and multimedia events and expositions, and has a constant rotation of art hanging on the walls. The weekend brunches at Modern Art Café are also definitely worth trying.
Useful Information
- Address: 65 bd de la Croix Rousse, Lyon
- Opening hours: Monday - Tuesday: 04.00pm - 10.00pm. Wednesday - Friday: 10.00am - 01.00am. Weekend: 11.00am - 01.00am.
- Public Transport: Metro: Croix Rousse
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