1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Learn about the history of art by browsing up to 70 rooms full of creative treasures that come from varying time periods and genres.
Bartholdi Fountain
You can learn about the history of Lyon when you stop by Bartholdi Fountain. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Cour des Voraces
Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Cour des Voraces. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Cinema and Miniature Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
4th Arrondissement
Spas, bars and river views highlight some notable features of 4th Arrondissement. Make a stop by Place de la Croix Rousse or Gros Caillou while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Henon Station or Croix-Rousse Metro Station to get around town.
La Croix Rousse
Shopping, spas and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Maison des Canuts are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station.
Fourvière
Fourvière is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to explore sights like Ancient Theatre of Fourvière.
6th Arrondissement
Consider a visit to Tête d'Or Park and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in 6th Arrondissement. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Massena Station or Foch Station.
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Lyon National Opera
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Bartholdi Fountain
- Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
- Tête d'Or Park
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Matmut Stadium
- Lyon Cathedral
- The Village Outlet
- Édouard Herriot Hospital
- Lyon Sud Hospital
- Pilat Regional Natural Park
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