Jardin des Chartreux

Jardin des Chartreux is an urban park located on the Croix-Rousse slopes, filled with magnolias, cedar trees, and horse chestnuts spread across green areas. The garden runs along a broad avenue and creates different zones for walking and rest.

The park was created in 1855 under the leadership of Senator Vaisse and takes its name from Carthusian monks who arrived in the area in 1580. This founding moment transformed the slopes into a public green space for the city.

The garden takes its name from the Carthusian monks who settled on these slopes centuries ago. Visitors can see monuments dedicated to local writers whose works shaped Lyon's literary life.

The park is open from early morning until sunset and can be reached by metro line A or several bus lines. Since the garden sits on a slope, visitors should expect uneven ground.

From the upper section of the park at about 212 meters elevation, visitors can take in a broad view of the Saône's river curve, Fourvière Hill, and the southern part of the city. This elevated vantage point reveals how the urban landscape spreads below.