A visit through time and the depths of the city of Lyon and its city water supply system...

When you're in the shower, you never realize how far the water travels. A magnificent journey to the son of drinking water. After this visit, you will no longer open your tap as before

A fascinating history of a city's infrastructure told through water. Starting with Roman aqueducts that were in use for 6 centuries, it is truly amazing to follow the course of civilization through technologies for delivering water. The whole presentation runs a bit long and it was exclusively in French so it may not be for everyone. But, the exhibits and pictures speak volumes in any language.

Unusual place who wants to visit!

Impressive, fun and interesting visit, don't hesitate to take the children, the guide is passionate, the visit ends in style with an exploration of the basin, to be done again without hesitation

Historically, it is an exciting place to discover. We learn a multitude of historical facts and we see the evolution of the site. We were charmed by the place and its history, but not at all convinced by the pedagogy of the guide, who recited her lesson without passion and who seemed animated by a stopwatch. It’s a real shame for a place so steeped in History and Technology.

Une association dynamique gérée par des passionnés compétents dans le domaine. Le seul endroit en France où l'on peut encore découvrir une Pompe de Cornouailles mais aussi de magnifiques Bassins Filtrants. Visite très sympa !

(Translated by Google) It was a great experience, it's a very old site that hides a lot of things related to hydraulics. A magnificent basin to see. I recommend this site. They organize visits during the heritage days, it is the opportunity to go and see this site. (Original) C'était une expérience géniale, c'est un site très ancien qui cache beaucoup de choses en lien avec l'hydraulique. Un bassin magnifique à voir. Je recommande ce site. Ils organisent des visites pendant les journées du patrimoine, c'est l'occasion d'aller voir ce site.

Really cool! Needet to be open more often

It seems to be for school buses only, rarely open. Buildings are nice there. Besutiful place. No museum.

(Translated by Google) FANTASTIC !!!!!!!! What a joy to be able to contemplate this industrial heritage moreover with the scholarly comments of our guide Jacques. Without a doubt one of my most beautiful discoveries of recent years. Congratulations to the volunteers. (Original) FANTASTIQUE !!!!!!!! Quel bonheur de pouvoir contempler ce patrimoine industriel qui plus est avec les commentaires érudits de notre guide Jacques. Sans conteste une de mes plus belles découvertes de ces dernières années. Bravo aux bénévoles.

(Translated by Google) The museum is superb and the visit of the filter pond is as grandiose as unexpected (Original) Le musée est superbe et la visite du bassin filtrant est grandiose autant qu'inattendue

(Translated by Google) It's a bit of human history. Water is life. The visit starts from the time when Lyon was a rather unique city because fed with water, in the first centuries under Rome by aqueducts. It was not until the middle of the 19th century to find half, you read well, half of the volume issued to the city 16 centuries earlier. It is this factory that ensured the supply of water to Lyon since 1853. Many thanks to the guide. A small museum of techniques. A large scale pump, 20 meters high, the time when steam animated our technologies. Go see. 👍 (Original) C'est un peu de l'histoire humaine. L'eau c'est la vie. La visite commence du temps où Lyon était une ville assez unique car alimentée en eau, dans les premiers siècles sous Rome par des aqueducs. Il fallait attendre le milieu du 19 ème siècle pour retrouver la moitié, vous lisez bien, la moitié du volume délivré à la ville 16 siècles plus tôt. C'est cette usine qui assura l'approvisionnement en eau de Lyon dès 1853. Un grand merci au guide. Un petit musée des techniques. Une pompe à balancier de grande dimension, 20 mètres de haut, du temps où la vapeur animait nos technologies. Allez voir. 👍

(Translated by Google) A fascinating site whose history, told with passion, allows us to better understand the modernity of our city. (Original) Un site fascinant dont l'histoire, racontée avec passion, permet de mieux comprendre la modernité de notre ville.

It's close for the public travelers

(Translated by Google) 3 hours of visit in an extraordinary place (Original) 3 heures de visite dans un lieu extraordinaire

Unusual place to discover in the company of a charming guide, always full of anecdotes!

A very interesting site to see. Reservation required for the guided tour. A place full of very informative history.

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(Translated by Google) Never visit but beautiful building outside (Original) Jamais visite mais très beau bâtiment extérieur

(Translated by Google) An instructive and surprising place, it lacks the virtual in order to be able to project itself there (Original) Lieu instructif et étonnant, il manque le virtuel afin de pouvoir s y projeter

(Translated by Google) A place that really has to see. Maintained no Factory Retirees for 6 € and 2 hours of visit (Original) Un lieu qui et vraiment a voir. Entretenue pas des Retraités de l'usine pour 6€ et 2 heures de visite

(Translated by Google) Very interesting tour thanks to a passionate guide. (Original) Visite très intéressante grâce à un guide passionné.

(Translated by Google) Visit made in the framework of the Heritage Days .. interesting to dive if I can say on the history of water in Lyon ... (Original) Visite faite dans le cadre des journées du patrimoine..intéressant de se plonger si je puis dire sur l'histoire de l'eau à Lyon...

(Translated by Google) nice tour with a knowledgeable guide (Original) belle visite avec un guide compétent

(Translated by Google) As part of heritage days, I visited this old factory. It's very interesting even if it's too technical for me. Visits take place all year round. (Original) Dans le cadre des journees du patrimoine, j ai visite cette ancienne usine. C est tres interessant meme si c est trop technique pour moi. Des visites ont lieu toute l annee.

(Translated by Google) Instructive. Not for children. (Original) Instructif. Pas pour les enfants.

(Translated by Google) The filter basins and the Cornouaille pump are essential parts of Lyon's industrial heritage! They put the problem of access to quality water in Lyon into perspective. (Original) Les bassins filtrants et la pompe de Cornouaille sont des incontournables du patrimoine industriel lyonnais! Ils mettent bien en perspective la problématique de l'accès à une eau de qualité à Lyon.

(Translated by Google) Closed and visibly not accessible except for absurd conditions of reservations and groups. We were unable to visit. (Original) Fermé et visiblement non visitable hormis des conditions absurdes de réservations et de groupes. Nous n'avons pas pu visiter.

(Translated by Google) interested (Original) Intéressent

(Translated by Google) Very informative ! All aspects of the management and the history of water on Lyon. (Original) Très instructif ! Tous les aspects de la gestion et de l'histoire de l'eau potable sur Lyon.

(Translated by Google) When industry meets the magic of a stroll in a historic stroll. It is very colorful but must make this visit with the association water in Lyon to understand :) (Original) Quand l'industrie rencontre la féerie d'une balade dans une balade historique. C'est très imagé mais faut faire cette visite avec l'association l'eau à Lyon pour comprendre :)

(Translated by Google) Extraordinary visit. Very interesting even for very young people (end of primary) (Original) Visite extraordinaire. Hyper intéressant même pour des très jeunes (fin du primaire)

(Translated by Google) Thank you for keeping this site, a true memory of the history of water supply in Lyon and its surroundings. A spectacular visit led by volunteers from the association; real enthusiasts, competent, educators and very friendly. Easy parking at 50 m, nearby Tcl, cheap entry only for groups; except on Heritage Days. To do absolutely 👏👍🕺 (Original) Merci d'avoir conservé ce site, véritable mémoire de l'histoire de l'alimentation en eau de Lyon et de ses environs. Une visite spectaculaire animée par des bénévoles de l'association ; de vrais passionnés, compétents, pédagogues et très sympathiques . Parking facile à 50 m, Tcl à proximité, entrée pas chère uniquement pour les groupes ; sauf à l'occasion des journées du patrimoine. À faire absolument 👏👍🕺

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to see (Original) Endroit magnifique à voir

(Translated by Google) Impressive, boat tour of the two basins (Original) Impressionnant, visite en barque des deux bassins

(Translated by Google) Nice visit (Original) Belle visite

(Translated by Google) The beginnings of the company ... Exceptional place Super tour ... Thank you. (Original) Les débuts de la compagnie... Lieu exceptionnel Visite super... Merci.

(Translated by Google) interested (Original) Intéressent

(Translated by Google) A must see, during the Heritage Days, the history of water in Lyon from the Romans to the present day. (Original) A voir absolument, lors des journées du patrimoine, l'historique de l'eau à Lyon depuis les Romains à nos jours.

(Translated by Google) Very nice place that we visited during Heritage Days 👍 (Original) Très beau lieu que nous avons visité lors des journées patrimoine 👍

(Translated by Google) Good discovery (Original) Bonne découverte

(Translated by Google) Very good a lot of Infosys top (Original) Très bien beaucoup de Infosys top

(Translated by Google) Very interesting tour and passionate guide. To be preferred during Heritage Days because many activities are available around the simple visit of the pump and the reservoir. (Original) Visite très interessante et guide passionné. A faire de préference pendant les journées du patrimoine car de nombreuses activités sont disponibles autour de la simple visite de la pompe et du réservoir.

(Translated by Google) interesting for all👍😊☺️ (Original) intéressant pour tous👍😊☺️

(Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Très intéressant

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, with a passionate guide by this museum. (Original) Très intéressant, avec un guide passionné par ce musée.

(Translated by Google) Very nice place and a great visit (Original) Très belle endroit et une visite génial

(Translated by Google) Very interesting and informative. (Original) Très intéressant et instructif.

(Translated by Google) Rather refractory to museums, I validate this one. A good plan visit for lovers of environmental themes (Original) Plutôt réfractaire aux musées, je valide celui ci. Un bon plan visite pour les amateurs de thématiques environnementales

(Translated by Google) Beautiful to visit especially the filter basin. Everything is well explained about the distribution of water in Lyon some time ago (Original) Magnifique à visiter surtout le bassin filtrant. Tout est bien expliqué sur la distribution de l'eau à Lyon il y a quelques temps