The 2nd arrondissement is in the heart of the city and the metropolis of Lyon, dynamic from an economic and cultural point of view.
The heritage of the 2nd arrondissement reflects the different periods and partly tells the story of Lyon. It is an integral part of the World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998, and is waiting to be (re) discovered. Walking along the Presqu’île, along the Cordeliers, Bellecour, Perrache and Confluence districts, sometimes Saône and Rhone side, discover the history of the city through the beautiful buildings and monuments that line these neighborhoods. Théâtre des Célestins, Place Bellecour, Basilique d'Ainay ... and local history museums around printing, textiles and decorative arts... Between two visits, let yourself be tempted by some shopping and treats.
BRU Charcuterie
Lyon's first pâté croûte shop, BRU revisits the pâté en croûte with a dose of audacity and a touch of tradition, straying from the beaten track. It...
Leonor Roversi
Lyon-based brand Leonor Roversi celebrates the story of inspiring women with women's clothing made from certified organic cotton and screen-printed in...
Bar du Carlton M Gallery
The Bar welcomes you in a cosy atmosphere where you can sip a range of champagnes or cocktails.
Eclipso Lyon
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ECLIPSO, where every virtual reality expedition becomes an unforgettable experience. It is much more than...
Palais du Commerce & Bourse
With a surface area of 11500 m², the Palais du Commerce et la Bourse, known as the “Salle de la Corbeille”, was built between 1854 and 1860 by the...
The Celestins - Theater of Lyon
The theatre is a fine example of an Italian-styled theatre and offers the public a wide variety of plays, ranging from classical repertory to...
Perrache District
The Perrache quarter is the southern-most point of the Presqu’Ile, to the south of the Ainay quarter and the UNESCO site. It owes its name to...
The Presqu'Ile district
The Presqu’île (or peninsula) is Lyon’s central district and stretches between the Rhône and Saône rivers, from Place des Terreaux in the north to...
Lyon, UNESCO World Heritage site
Since its foundation by the Romans in 43 BCE, on Fourvière Hill, the city has expanded from west to east, building on the advantages offered by its...
Statue of Antoine de Saint Exupéry
Built near the street that has born his name since June 29, 2005, the copper statue was created by a sculptor originally from Lyon, Christiane...
Place Bellecour
47,520 m², 264 x 180 m square without streets or pavements and 67,128 m², 306 x 206 m with. It is the 3rd biggest square in France (after Place de la...
Grand Hôtel Dieu
This former hospital built in the twelfth century is today a place where people gather and enjoy themselves, with shops, bars and restaurants in a...
Parc de Saône - Parc de la Confluence
The docks of river Saône are transformed gradually into wide promenade for pedestrians and cycles, spine of a branched park that irrigates the entire...
La Sucrière
La Sucrière, an original venue located at the heart of the Docks de Lyon-Confluence neighbourhood, in a fully renovated industrial building, has...
La Sucrière
Built in the 1930s along the river Saône, this 80-year old former warehouse has just been given a new lease of life in hosting Lyon's Biennial...
The Confluence district
The southern tip of Lyon’s central peninsula, long devoted to manufacturing and transport, is the focus of an unprecedented project of urban...
The Chapelle de la Trinité
A historic monument located in the heart of the Presqu'île district, the Trinity Chapel is one of the finest examples of Lyon's architectural...
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