Quai Saint-Antoine

Quai Saint-Antoine is a wide riverside walkway along the Saône with tree-lined paths and several points where you can reach the water's edge. Covered passages connect this area to nearby shops, creating a sheltered route for pedestrians.

The quay takes its name from a 13th-century hospital founded by the Brothers of Saint Antoine to treat a specific medical condition. This medical heritage shaped the character of the area for centuries afterward.

A daily market takes place along this riverside promenade, where local vendors sell fresh produce and goods to residents and visitors. The market serves as a gathering spot where people from the neighborhood meet and shop together.

This riverfront walk is easy to navigate on foot and busiest during market hours. Visit in the morning or early afternoon when vendors are most active and the walkway is less crowded.

The building at number 35 once housed a historic bookstore that published significant works about Lyon's history and culture. This shop played an important role in the city's literary and intellectual circles.

Location: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon

Part of: thoroughfare network of Lyon

Shares border with: Rue Grenette, Rue de l'Ancienne Préfecture, rue Port-du-Temple, Quai des Célestins, Rue Petit-David, Quai de la Pêcherie, rue des Bouquetiers

GPS coordinates: 45.76419,4.83200

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24