Plaine Centre Ville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
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.
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.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Top hotels in Plaine Centre Ville
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Le Phenix Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Plaine Centre Ville
Gerland
Get to know Gerland and its many features like its coffee shops and live music. You might want to explore sights like Matmut Stadium and Halle Tony Garnier, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Challemel Lacour - Artillerie Tram Stop to get around the city.
7th Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement is well liked for its cafes and theatres. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.
La Confluence
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in La Confluence. Top attractions like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop or Musée des Confluences Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Perrache
Check out the jazz scene while you're in Perrache. Hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere.
8th Arrondissement
8th Arrondissement is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Lumière Museum and Maison de la Danse are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Bachut - Mairie du 8eme Tram Stop or États-Unis - Musée Tony Garnier Tram Stop to get around.
2nd Arrondissement
Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Lyon Confluence Shopping Center.
- Tête d'Or Park
- Place des Terreaux
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Lyon National Opera
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Édouard Herriot Hospital
- Pilat Regional Natural Park
- Matmut Stadium
- The Village Outlet
- Centre Léon Bérard
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Lyon Sud Hospital
- Lyon Cathedral
- Jean Mermoz Private Hospital
- Interpol Headquarters
- Carre de Soie