Quai Perrache

Quai Perrache is a riverfront area along the Saône in Lyon's 2nd district that connects different parts of the city through open spaces. The zone features wide pathways designed for both pedestrian use and vehicle traffic.

The embankment began in 1726 under engineer Antoine Michel Perrache, who oversaw its development until his death in 1779. This project was crucial for controlling the river and shaping urban expansion.

This riverfront serves as a meeting place where locals walk and pause to view the Saône from a different vantage point. The area has become an important spot for people to connect with the river that shapes Lyon's geography.

The area is well served by public buses and offers parking options for vehicles. Visitors should be prepared for open-air conditions, as the waterfront lacks shelter from wind and weather.

Former industrial warehouses along the quay now house technology companies, showing a shift from shipping commerce to digital business. This transformation reveals how the river's role in the city has changed over time.

Location: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon

Part of: thoroughfare network of Lyon

Shares border with: Quai Docteur Gailleton, Rue Paul Montrochet, Cours de Verdun Perrache, Square Julien Gras, cours Charlemagne, Passage Magellan, Quai Rambaud, Rue du Bélier, Rue Dugas Montbel, cours Suchet, Rue Marc-Antoine Petit, Rue Ravat, Cours Bayard, Rue Casimir Perier, allée Jeanne-Barret, Rue Jacqueline et Rolan de Pury, rue Louis-Thomas Achille, Rue Émile Duployé, Rue Nivière-Chol, rue Eynard

GPS coordinates: 45.74112,4.82388

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03