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.
Saint Martin d'Ainay Basilica - Abbey
The only Roman church in Lyon from the end of the 11th c., built on the site of the 4th c. Benedictine abbey.
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...
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 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...
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.
Farmers' market - 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 Marché Gare
Marché Gare literally translates as ‘Market Station’ but you won’t find any food or trains here. What you will find is some of the best live music...
Pignol Traiteur
Pignol is a catering service in Lyon with a 4,000 m² European standard production laboratory in Brignais. Pignol organises receptions and provides a...
Pignol Pâtisserie Emile Zola
Behind its charming façade, this iconic address embodies the spirit of Maison Pignol and its founding art: pastry making. It offers more than 50...
La belle-iloise
La Belle Iloise's two direct sales shops in Lyon invite you to come and discover its gastronomic fish preserves: tasty, quality products.
Mob Hotel Restaurant
Karlito is a 95% AB certified organic canteen, Italian and popular. Here, pizza, antipasti and burrata are king.
LPA Mobilités
LPA Mobilités, which is committed to diversifying mobility, offers dedicated facilities for motorised and electric vehicles and bicycles in its 36 car...
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...
Les Bateaux Lyonnais - Boat cruises
Are you keen to visit Lyon? The best way to admire the city is definitely by boat. Whether alone or as a group, narrated cruises are available. From...
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...
Mob Hotel Lyon
3 stars
MOB HOTEL Lyon wants to be a creative bubble where you can walk from the bathroom to the office, while staying connected to the world. It also offers...
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