Place Bellecour
One of the largest squares in France, with its equestrian statue of Louis XIV and views of Fourvière. Reach it via rue Victor-Hugo, a pedestrian shopping street.
The neighbourhood
On the Presqu’île, between the Rhône and the Saône: station, metro and tram at the end of the street, and Lyon’s finest districts within walking distance.
From the hotel
All of Lyon on foot
- 200 mPerrache stationTrains, metro line A, trams T1 and T2, buses
- 10 minPlace BellecourOn foot · shops, rue Victor-Hugo, restaurants
- 15 minVieux-LyonOn foot · traboules, bouchons, Fourvière funicular
Right by every kind of transport
The Perrache transport hub, 200 m away, brings together all of Lyon’s public transport: you can reach every district and the whole region without a car.
- TER and TGV trains
- Metro A
- Trams T1 and T2
- TCL buses
- Taxis
Things to see
On foot or a few stops away
Vieux-Lyon
Renaissance lanes, hidden traboules and traditional bouchons, in a district listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fourvière
The Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica, the Roman theatres and the finest panorama over the city.
Confluence
The contemporary waterside district, its riverside walks and the Musée des Confluences, where the Rhône and the Saône meet.
Terreaux & Opéra
The Hôtel de Ville, the Bartholdi fountain and the Musée des Beaux-Arts, just a few metro stops away.
Part-Dieu
The business district, the high-speed train station and, nearby, the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a temple of Lyon gastronomy.
Festival of Lights: every year, around 8 December, Lyon lights up for several evenings and the Presqu’île is at the heart of the celebrations. Rooms go quickly, so book early.
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