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 Saint Bonaventure
Built in 1220, renovated from 1325-1331, it reached its current size at the end of the 15th c. Used to store grain between the Revolution and 1803. It...
Mob Hotel Restaurant
Karlito is a 95% AB certified organic canteen, Italian and popular. Here, pizza, antipasti and burrata are king.
Giraudet Bellecour
Specialising in quenelles made from durum wheat semolina (instead of flour). Quenelles with crayfish, with pike, and with truffles, etc., Nantua,...
Ibis Budget Lyon Confluence
2 stars
Located just 10 minutes from Lyon's city centre and the Lyon Perrache high-speed train station, this hotel is ideal for those travelling on a tight...
Giraudet Bellecour
This is an excellent restaurant right in the centre of Lyon for food lovers who like healthy and tasty cuisine.
Eglise Saint Nizier
Built in 177 AD on the site where the martyrs met to break their bread, in 579 it was named Saint Nizier (the bishop buried there). Sacked by the...
Cutlery Brossard
Founded in 1830, "quality throughout the years" is the watchword of this venerable Lyonnais company specialising in knives, brushes, scissors and...
Upper Shoes
Specialized in footwear high quality, Upper Shoes is a multibrand store which offers a large selection of manufactures shoes. From classic style to...
Bar du Carlton M Gallery
The Bar welcomes you in a cosy atmosphere where you can sip a range of champagnes or enjoy its "rouge Carlton" cocktail, seated in its inviting...
The Perrache Terraces
On the top floor of the Centre d'Echanges, a flagged area with perennial plants flowering from May to Sept. Family gardens looked after by the...
Grand Café des Négociants
It's time to let your hair down, to enjoy a cocktail, a glass of champagne or a decent glass of wine accompanied by toasts with foie gras or smoked...
Food and Flower Market Saint Antoine Célestins
Quai St Antoine & quai des Célestins
Along the Saône river, facing the Old Town, it's Lyon's biggest food market, with stalls of small gardeners and farmers.
Côté Bellecour
Côté Bellecour is red from floor to ceiling, a muffled area that is open all day long and overlooks the largest square in Lyon. Ideal to enjoy a glass...
Marché Fermier des Producteurs - Place Carnot
Place Carnot
The stalls are set up facing each other, forming a row around a hundred metres long. There are fruit and vegetable, flowers and herbs, meat and cheese...
Le Vaporetto, river shuttle on the Saône
Embark aboard the Vaporetto for a 1h20 cruise or take the Vaporetto as a gentle and ecological means of transport! 4 stops are served, ideally...
Visites guidées de l'église Saint Nizier
Eglise Saint Nizier
Built in 177 AD on the site where the martyrs met to break their bread, in 579 it was named Saint Nizier (the bishop buried there). Sacked by the...
Guided tours of Saint Bonaventure Church
Eglise Saint-Bonaventure
Built in 1220, renovated from 1325-1331, it reached its current size at the end of the 15th c. Used to store grain between the Revolution and 1803. It...
The Celestins - Theater of Lyon
As a shrine to dramatic art for more than two centuries, it is a stunning example of an Italian theatre with its horseshoe shaped galleries, its red...
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