In the seventeenth century it housed the Couvent des Dames-de-Sainte-Élisabeth (Convent of the Sisters of St. Elizabeth). The Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Lyon (Lyon CNSMD) is located in a listed historical monument. Tiene una beca Lyon 2017 / 2018 en la universidad Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon Clara Hyder.

Following the French Revolution, it became home to a veterinary school.

The Conservatoire de Lyon , with a long tradition of openess and exchange is today contributing to the developement of partnerships with numerous institutions of music, dance or theater abroad. As such, it is a member of the European Association of Conservatories and wants to integrate the European Erasmus exchange programs of teachers and students. Estudiantes Erasmus Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon.