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.
Eglise Sainte Blandine
It was in 1863 that the Lyon-based architect Clair Tisseur (1827-1895, known under the pen name Nizier du Puitspelu, author of "Littré de la Grande...
Former Prison Saint Paul and Prison Saint Joseph
Former men’s prisons closed in May 2009. The prisoners were transferred to the Corbas prison. St Joseph’s prison was built in 1830 and St Paul’s...
Former Hôpital de la Charité clock tower
The Hôpital de la Charité was created in 1617 and extended in the 18th century in order to help the poorest people of the region. The bell tower was...
Fontaine des Jacobins
The fountain was created in December 1885 by Gaspard André (1840-1896), to whom we also owe the Théâtre des Célestins. It is made from white marble...
Place Gailleton fountain
Installed in 2005, the fountain features interactive “jumping jets”. Installed on the quay side near the road, and floodlit at night, several jets of...
Parking des Célestins
In 1996, this car park won the award issued by the European Parking Association for Europe's most remarkable car park renovation project. The...
La Ville de Lyon
427 ha, that is 10 % of the city of Lyon, were classified UNESCO world heritage on December 5th, 1998.
Michel Voyages
Travel agency and coach operator with a fleet of 30 buses Grand Touring, equipped with a sloping floor.
Quartier Auguste Comte
Located in the heart of the peninsula of Lyon, the Auguste Comte area gathers more than 150 shops (antique shops, galleries,restaurants,...)and each...
Museum of Surveyors
This is a company museum. Created in 1989, it was extended in November 1996. Devoted to the history of Land Surveying, it has more than 200 items...
CroisiEurope Boat
In November and March, privatize a boat and gather your guests, your staff for a cocktail, a dinner, a customized event ... Ideal to spend a good...
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