Jardin des Chartreux, Urban park on Croix-Rousse slopes, Lyon, France.
The Jardin des Chartreux extends over 14,117 square meters along General Giraud course, featuring magnolias, cedar trees, and horse chestnuts throughout its green spaces.
Created in 1855 under Senator Vaisse's direction, the garden takes its name from the Carthusian religious congregation that settled on Croix-Rousse slopes in 1580.
Monuments within the garden commemorate Lyon writers Pierre Dupont, Petrus Sambardier, and Camille Roy, connecting visitors with local literary heritage.
Located at 36 Cours General Giraud, the garden opens from early morning until sunset, with access via metro line A and multiple bus lines.
From its upper section at 212 meters altitude, visitors observe panoramic views of Saone River's meander, Fourviere Hill, and southern Lyon.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.76870,4.82090
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
This selection presents alternative locations across Lyon for photographers. The route includes passages in Vieux Lyon, gardens in La Mulatière, architectural elements in Croix-Rousse, and historical sites in Fourvière. From the Roman aqueducts to modern buildings like the Orange Cube, these spots offer varied photography subjects throughout the city districts.
Church of Saint-Bruno des Chartreux
289 m
Les Subsistances
315 m
L'Homme de la Roche
218 m
Quai Saint-Vincent
360 m
Chartreuse de Lyon
380 m
École de tissage de Lyon
54 m
Passerelle de l'Homme de la Roche
158 m
Couvent des carmes déchaussés de Lyon
319 m
Quai Pierre Scize
198 m
Atelier de poterie antique de Lyon-la Butte
425 m
Chapelle des Chartreux
343 m
Vierge à l'Enfant
289 m
Les Subsistances
315 m
Saint Irénée
275 m
Vierge
444 m
Monument à la mémoire des peintres et sculpteurs lyonnais disparus
25 m
Portrait sculpté de Joseph Serre
96 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Missions de Lyon
291 m
Monument à Xavier Privas
61 m
Bust of Pétrus Sambardier
14 m
Jardin de la Vieille Benoîte
374 m
Jardin Duplat-Genety
306 m
Jardin Carquillat
378 m
Chapelle du campus Sacré-Cœur des Chartreux
207 m
Clos Saint-Benoît
357 m
Bust of Pierre Dupont
223 m
Saint Joseph
292 m
Chapelle des Sœurs de Saint Joseph de Lyon
398 mReviews
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