2nd arrondissement of Lyon
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Municipal district in central Lyon, France
Located between the Saône and Rhône rivers, the second arrondissement extends from Place Bellecour to the Confluence area where both rivers meet.
The district was officially established by decree in 1852, forming a central part of Lyon's administrative divisions during the Second French Empire.
Place des Jacobins features a monumental fountain from 1856, surrounded by classical architecture and leading to streets filled with restaurants.
The district connects to multiple transportation networks through Lyon-Perrache station, providing train, metro, and tram services for residents and visitors.
The Musée des Confluences presents natural science and anthropology exhibitions in a metallic structure at the meeting point of two rivers.
Location: Lyon
Part of: Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.75411,4.82908
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
Musée des Confluences
2.6 km
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
1 km
Place Bellecour
449 m
Lyon Cathedral
762 m
Ancient theatre of Lyon
958 m
Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon
737 m
Metallic tower of Fourvière
1.2 km
Vieux Lyon
949 m
Halle Tony Garnier
2.7 km
Equestrian statue of Louis XIV
480 m
Théâtre des Célestins
669 m
Église Saint-Nizier
1.2 km
Prison Saint-Paul
873 m
Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay
150 m
La Sucrière
2.2 km
Jardin des Curiosités
555 m
Palais de justice historique de Lyon
876 m
Odeon of Lyon
883 m
Textile Arts Museum
237 m
Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres
1 km
Hôtel Terminus
625 m
Palais de la Bourse
1.2 km
Théâtre Gallo-Romain de Fourvière
959 m
Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation
945 m
Rhône's Pool
728 m
Musée Miniature et Cinéma
875 m
Aquarium de Lyon
3.1 km
Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière
997 mReviews
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