Lyon
in Rhône of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.748 and 4.847 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 44' 54" and E 4° 50' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:48 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:50 am and 7:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning France. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Lyon

Lyon in Rhône (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) with it's 472,317 citizens is a place in France about 244 mi (or 393 km) south-east of Paris, the country's capital city.

Current time in Lyon is now 08:48 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 11 airports near Lyon, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in France is Lyon-Bron Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in France is Historic Site of Lyons in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), North-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vienne, Villefranche-sur-Saone, Macon, Saint-Etienne and Bourg-en-Bresse. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 998 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 24 km/h (15 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 10th of October 2024

17°C (63 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 11th of October 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 12th of October 2024

17°C (63 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour

Address
0,7 mi
20 quai Gailleton
69002 LYON
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette

Address
0,9 mi
29 rue de Bonnel
69003 LYON
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Crequi Lyon Part Dieu

Address
0,9 mi
37, Rue de Bonnel
69003 Lyon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Lyon Radisson Blu Hotel

Address
0,9 mi
129 RUE SERVIENT
69003 Lyon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Hotel du Pont Wilson

Address
0,7 mi
Rue Mazenod 6
69003 Lyon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Appart'City Confort Lyon Gerland Résidence de Tourisme

Address
0,8 mi
Avenue Jean Jaures 175
69007 Lyon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Citadines Lyon Part-Dieu

Address
0,9 mi
91-95, rue Moncey
69003 Lyon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


ibis Lyon Centre

Address
0,2 mi
51, rue de l'université
69007 LYON
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mama Shelter Lyon

Address
0,1 mi
Rue Domer 13
69007 Lyon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Campanile Lyon Centre – Berges du Rhone

Address
0,6 mi
Rue Mortier 4
69003 Lyon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of Lyon

The University of Lyon (Université de Lyon), located in Lyon and Saint-Étienne, France, is a center for higher education and research comprising 16 institutions of higher education.

Located at 45.7481, 4.85235 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Lyon, Coimbra Group, Educational institutions established in 2007, 2007 establishments in France

Rhône-et-Loire

Rhône-et-Loire was a département of France whose préfecture (capital) was Lyon. Created on March 4, 1790 like the other French départements, Rhône-et-Loire was abolished on August 12, 1793 when it was split into two départements: Rhône and Loire. The division of Rhône-et-Loire was a response to counter-Revolutionary activities in Lyon which, by population, was the country's second largest city.

Located at 45.75, 4.83333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former departments of France in France, States and territories established in 1790, States and territories disestablished in 1793, 1790 establishments in France, 1793 disestablishments in France

Institut d'études politiques de Lyon

The Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lyon (or Lyon Institute of Political Studies) also known as Sciences Po Lyon, was established following an executive decree by General de Gaulle in 1946. This prestigious and highly selective institute is modeled on the former Paris "École Libre des Sciences Politiques" (ELSP). Like the other Sciences Po in France, it is considered as a French "Grande École" or elite school. Sciences Po Lyon is an autonomous body within the University of Lyonhttp://www.

Located at 45.7469, 4.83581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
7th arrondissement of Lyon, Educational institutions established in 1946, Education in Lyon, Instituts d'études politiques

African Museum of Lyon

The African Museum of Lyon (Musée Africain de Lyon) is the oldest museum in France dedicated to Africa, and one of the oldest museums in Lyon. The collections specialise in West African objects. This zone is served by the metro line  D

Located at 45.7499, 4.85792 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums established in 1861, 7th arrondissement of Lyon, Museums in Lyon, Anthropology museums, Art museums and galleries in France, African art museums, 1861 establishments in France

Lumière University Lyon 2

Lumière University Lyon 2 is one of the three universities that comprise the current University of Lyon, having splintered from an older university of the same name, and is primarily based on two campuses in Lyon itself. It has a total of 27,500 students studying for three-to-eight-year degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Located at 45.7508, 4.83722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Lyon, Educational institutions established in 1969, 1969 establishments in France

IAE Jean Moulin University Lyon 3

The IAE, standing for Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (Institute of Business Administration), is the school of business of the Jean Moulin University Lyon3. Also known as the IAE of Lyon, its main campus is located in the historical complex of the “Manufacture des Tabacs” in the heart of Lyon, France. Founded in 1956 the IAE of Lyon has 6300 students in 2007 (including 2000 in postgraduate studies), accounting for more than 28% of the 22,300 students at Lyon 3 University.

Located at 45.7486, 4.86 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Lyon, Education in Lyon, Business schools in France, Educational institutions established in 1956

Centre d'histoire de la résistance et de la déportation

The Centre d'histoire de la résistance et de la déportation (English: Center for the History of the Resistance and Deportation) is a museum in Lyon, France. Located on the former site of a French military health school (École de Santé Militaire) and opened in 1992, it chronicles the French Resistance as well as Jewish deportation in World War II.

Located at 45.7469, 4.83581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
7th arrondissement of Lyon, Museums in Lyon, World War II museums in France

Avenue Berthelot

Avenue Berthelot is a street in the 7th (Guillotière) and 8th arrondissement of Lyon which connects the bridge Galliéni at the east to the A43 highway via the Avenue Jean Mermoz which extends it to the west.

Located at 45.7425, 4.85056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
7th arrondissement of Lyon, 8th arrondissement of Lyon, Streets in Lyon

Gare de Lyon-Jean Macé

Gare de Lyon-Jean Macé is a railway station in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon. It is situated on the Paris–Marseille railway and the Lyon–Geneva railway. The station is a part of the Lyon urban area rapid transit network. It was aimed to decongest the major stations Part-Dieu and Perrache while allowing access to the TCL. The station began to work on 13 December 2009.

Located at 45.7451, 4.8416 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
7th arrondissement of Lyon, Railway stations in Lyon, Région Sud-Est, Articles needing translation from French Wikipedia, Railway stations opened in 2009, TER Rhône-Alpes

Avenue de Saxe

The Avenue du Maréchal de Saxe (or Avenue de Saxe) is a broad avenue located in the 3rd and the 6th arrondissements of Lyon. It was named after Maurice de Saxe, Marshal of France.

Located at 45.759, 4.84593 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
3rd arrondissement of Lyon, 6th arrondissement of Lyon, Streets in Lyon

Rue Garibaldi

The Rue Garibaldi is a wide and long street in Lyon, located in the 7th, 3rd and 6th arrondissements, and named after Italian politician Giuseppe Garibaldi. There was also a square named Place Garibaldi in reference to his nephews, died during the World War I.

Located at 45.7598, 4.8522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
3rd arrondissement of Lyon, 6th arrondissement of Lyon, 7th arrondissement of Lyon, Streets in Lyon

Rue de l'Université, Lyon

The Rue de l'Université is a large street in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon which connects the Pont de l'Université and the Avenue Jean-Jaurès. It is extended to the east by the rue Marc Bloch then the route de Vienne. It was named after the presence of several university buildings, built from 1884 until the late nineteenth century.

Located at 45.7489, 4.8425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
7th arrondissement of Lyon, Streets in Lyon

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