Place Bellecour, Central square in Lyon, France
Place Bellecour spans 300 meters across the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, featuring a red surface and extensive pedestrian paths connecting major streets.
The square contains an 1825 equestrian statue of Louis XIV created by François-Frédéric Lemot, marking kilometer zero for all distance measurements in Lyon.
Two commemorative statues occupy the square: one dedicated to writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry with The Little Prince, and the Stone Watchman memorial.
Visitors find tourist information pavilions, children's play areas, outdoor dining establishments, and direct connections to main shopping districts within the square.
The square holds the distinction of being Europe's largest pedestrian plaza, positioned between the Saône and Rhône rivers with views toward Fourvière Basilica.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon
Length: 300 m
Part of: thoroughfare network of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.75750,4.83222
Latest update: September 22, 2025 08:53
Equestrian statue of Louis XIV
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Veilleur de pierre
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Lyon City Tour
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Immeuble, 19 place Bellecour, 1 place Antonin-Poncet
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Immeuble, place Le-Viste, 105 rue Président-Édouard-Herriot
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Immeuble, 27 place Bellecour
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Immeuble, 5 place Bellecour
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Immeuble, 20 place Bellecour
124 m
Immeuble, 22 place Bellecour
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Immeuble, 33 place Bellecour
178 m
Immeuble, 35 place Bellecour
176 m
Immeuble, 36 place Bellecour
184 m
Immeuble, 3 rue Boissac
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Immeuble, 25 place Bellecour
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Immeuble, 2 place Bellecour
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Immeuble, 4 place Bellecour
126 m
Immeuble, 4 rue Victor-Hugo (Lyon)
124 m
Immeuble, 6 place Bellecour
99 m
Immeuble, 7 place Bellecour
95 m
Immeuble, 8 place Bellecour, 17 rue Émile-Zola
113 m
Immeuble, 9 place Bellecour
134 m
Immeuble, 12 place Bellecour, 106 rue Président-Édouard-Herriot
117 m
Immeuble, 15 place Bellecour
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Immeuble, 17 place Bellecour
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Immeuble, 23 place Bellecour
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Immeuble, 30 place Bellecour
142 m
Immeuble, 28 place Bellecour
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