Lyon 02
District of 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:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 01:44 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:32 am and 8:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Delve into Lyon 02

The district Lyon 02 of Lyon in Rhône (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) is a district located in France about 244 mi south-east of Paris, the country's capital town.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (7 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

15°C (60 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, strong breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hôtel Le Royal Lyon - MGallery by Sofitel

Address
0,8 mi
20 Place Bellecour
69002 LYON
France

Time Information

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


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 Alexandra

Address
0,9 mi
49 Rue Victor Hugo
69002 Lyon
France

Time Information

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


Hotel Globe & Cecil

Address
1,0 mi
Rue Gasparin
69002 Lyon
France

Time Information

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


Hotel La Residence

Address
0,9 mi
Rue Victor Hugo 18
69002 Lyon
France

Time Information

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


Best Western Hotel De Verdun

Address
0,8 mi
Rue de la Charite 82
69002 Lyon
France

Time Information

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


Kyriad Lyon Centre Perrache

Address
0,9 mi
26, crs de Verdun-Perrache
69002 Lyon
France

Time Information

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


Republik Hotel

Address
0,9 mi
Rue Bellecordiere 18
69002 Lyon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ibis Lyon Centre Perrache

Address
0,9 mi
28 Cours de Verdun Perrache
69002 LYON
France

Time Information

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


Hôtel Des Célestins

Address
1,0 mi
4 rue des Archers
69002 Lyon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


Videos from this area

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LYON TOURISME

Published: August 07, 2008
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Rating: 4 of 5
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LYON - Le Vieux Lyon

Published: June 02, 2012
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Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: June 01, 2013
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Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: May 30, 2013
Length: 52:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Perspectives Lyriques - Lyon 8 Décembre 2010 - Fête des Lumières

Published: December 15, 2010
Length: 36:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: June 03, 2014
Length: 09:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Lyon's Funicular -- F2 Line -- Saint-Jean to Fourvière

Published: March 17, 2014
Length: 02:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Graham Miln

Join a journey down from Fourvière to Saint-Jean inside one of Lyon's funicular cabs. Visit http://theworklife.com for more.


Espace Vollon - Fête de la musique 2014

Published: July 23, 2014
Length: 57:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Espace Vollon

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Illumination Lyon 2012 Cathédrale St Jean

Published: December 09, 2012
Length: 08:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Patrick Gui

Spectacle pour la fêtes des lumières 2012 à la cathédrale St Jean.


Lyon City Design : le Programme I.D.E.A. présente ses projets Urban Bees

Published: April 03, 2013
Length: 16:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EMLYON Business School

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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.

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

ESDES

ESDES School of Business and Management (École supérieure pour le développement économique et social) was founded in 1987 as part of the Catholic University of Lyon which has stood for a hundred and thirty years since its foundation in 1875 in Lyon, France. ESDES is state-recognised and its diploma carries the 'visa' of approval and the Master degree of the French Ministry of Education.

Located at 45.7517, 4.82667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Business schools in France, Education in Lyon, Educational institutions established in 1987

Cathédrale Saint Jean-Baptiste

Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon is a Roman Catholic cathedral near the Saone river in Lyon, France, and is the seat of the Archbishop of Lyon.

Located at 45.7606, 4.8275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
5th arrondissement of Lyon, Cathedrals in France, Churches in Lyon, World Heritage Sites in France

Place Bellecour

The Place Bellecour is a large square in the city of Lyon, France, to the north of the Ainay district. Measuring 312 m by 200 m (62,000 m²), it is the largest clear square (i.e. , without any patches of greenery, trees or any other kind of obstacles) in Europe, and the third biggest square of France, behind the place des Quinconces in Bordeaux (126,000 m²) et the place de la Concorde in Paris (86,400 m²).

Located at 45.7575, 4.83222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Squares in Lyon, World Heritage Sites in France, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay

The Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay (French: Basilique Saint-Martin d'Ainay) is a Romanesque church in Ainay in the Presqu'île district in the historic centre of Lyon, France

Located at 45.7537, 4.82724 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1100s architecture, 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Churches in Lyon, Romanesque architecture in France, Basilica churches in France, 11th-century church buildings, Benedictine monasteries in France, Christian monasteries established in the 9th century

Ainay

Ainay is an area within the Presqu'ile district in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, to the south of Place Bellecour and the north of Perrache. It is best known for its Romanesque church, the Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay. A middle-class area in the city centre, its buildings mainly date to the Bourbon Restoration era. It now houses the 2nd arrondissement's town-hall, as well as many shops along its pedestrianised main street, Rue Victor Hugo.

Located at 45.7531, 4.82861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Quarters of Lyon

Catholic University of Lyon

The Catholic University of Lyon (Université Catholique de Lyon), also known as the Catholic Institute of Lyon (Institut catholique de Lyon), is a private university based in Lyon, France.

Located at 45.7514, 4.82694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Universities in France, Education in Lyon, Educational institutions established in 1875, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in France, Buildings and structures in Lyon

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

Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon

Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon was a hospital of historical significance situated on the west bank of the Rhone river, on the "Presque-isle" (the Peninsula between the Saône and Rhone rivers which run through the city center). It has been out of use since 2010. This zone is served by the metro lines  A and  D First erected in medieval times, the building originally served as the "Confrérie des frères pontifes" (est.

Located at 45.7583, 4.83639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, 19th-century Lyon, Buildings and structures in Lyon

Presqu'île

The Presqu’île, is the heart of Lyon, France. Extending from the foot of the Croix Rousse hill to the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône rivers, it has a preponderance of cafés, restaurants, luxury shops, department stores, banks, government buildings, and cultural institutions. The 1st and 2nd arrondissements of the city (as well as the southern part of the 4th) are located here, along with the Hôtel de Ville (city hall). The spires of the church of St.

Located at 45.7514, 4.82778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1st arrondissement of Lyon, 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Quarters of Lyon, Visitor attractions in Lyon

2nd arrondissement of Lyon

The 2nd arrondissement of Lyon is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of Lyon.

Located at 45.7541, 4.82908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
2nd arrondissement of Lyon

Rue Victor-Hugo, Lyon

Rue Victor-Hugo is a pedestrian street in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, in the Ainay district of the Presqu'île quarter, reputed to be one of the most known shopping area of Lyon. From north to south, it connects the Place Bellecour to the Place Carnot. Beyond the Place Bellecour, the rue de la République is its natural extension, thus creating one of the biggest pedestrian streets in Europe. The street is served by metro stations Perrache, Bellecour and Ampère - Victor Hugo.

Located at 45.7542, 4.83 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Streets in Lyon, World Heritage Sites in France, Pedestrian streets in France, Shopping districts and streets in France

Place des Célestins

The Place des Célestins is a square located in the Célestins quarter, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. The square was named after the religious of the Order of the Celestines which were installed from 1407 to 1778. This zone is served by the metro station Bellecour. It belongs to the zone classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Located at 45.7598, 4.83184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Squares in Lyon, World Heritage Sites in France

Place Antonin-Poncet

The Place Antonin-Poncet is a square located in the Bellecour quarter, near the Place Bellecour, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. It is served by the metro station Bellecour of the lines A and D, and by many buses (10-12-14-15-29-30-35-53-58-88-99). The square belongs to the zone classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Located at 45.7563, 4.83474 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Squares in Lyon, World Heritage Sites in France

Rue des Marronniers

The Rue des Marronniers is a street located in the Bellecour quarter, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. It is a small paved pedestrian street famous for its many bouchons. It is served by the metro station Bellecour and many buses. The street belongs to a zone classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Located at 45.7572, 4.83472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Streets in Lyon, World Heritage Sites in France, Pedestrian streets in France

Place Ampère

The Place Ampère is a pedestrian square located in the Ainay square, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. It is nearly the middle of the rue Victor Hugo and is served by the metro station Ampère - Victor Hugo.

Located at 45.7532, 4.82881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Squares in Lyon

Place Carnot

The Place Carnot is a square located in the Perrache quarter, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.

Located at 45.7508, 4.8278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Squares in Lyon

Place des Jacobins

The Place des Jacobins is a square located in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. It was created in 1556 and a fountain was added in 1856. The square belongs to the zone classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. According to Jean Pelletier, this square is among the most famous one of Lyon, because of its location in the center of the 2nd arrondissement and its heavy traffic, as 12 streets lead here.

Located at 45.7605, 4.83355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Squares in Lyon, World Heritage Sites in France

Place de la Trinité

The Place de la Trinité is a square located in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon. The square, fully paved and surrounded by old buildings like the sun house (18th century), is more a crossing of small streets than a real square. It is on the hillside of Fourvière and is the low extremity of the hill of Gourguillon. The square is in the center of the zone classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Located at 45.7595, 4.82549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
5th arrondissement of Lyon, Squares in Lyon, World Heritage Sites in France

Rue des Archers

The Rue des Archers is a street located in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, in the Cordeliers quarter. It is near the Place Bellecour. The traffic goes from the rue Édouard-Herriot to the place des Célestins, and is regulated on the part leading to the rue de la République. The zone is served by the metro station Bellecour of the line A and the buses 91 and 99.

Located at 45.7594, 4.83332 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Streets in Lyon

Brasserie Georges

The Brasserie Georges is a restaurant located in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. It is the oldest brasserie in the city and one of the largest brasseries in Europe. Its reputation is now international. With a history closely linked to that of Lyon, the brasserie serves typical dishes including the famous sausage of Lyon with pistachios, and recipes from other regions such as sauerkraut, baked Alaska or the seafood.

Located at 45.7483, 4.82833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Buildings and structures in Lyon, Restaurants in France, Visitor attractions in Lyon

Place Benoît-Crépu

The Place Benoît-Crépu is a stone-paved square, located in Saint-Georges quarter, on the banks of the Saône, in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon. It has fountains with dolphin heads, many benches and trees and a playground. The place belongs to the area classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Located at 45.7583, 4.82631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
5th arrondissement of Lyon, Squares in Lyon, World Heritage Sites in France

Église Saint-Georges

The Église Saint-Georges (Church of St. George) is a church located on the Place François-Bertras, in the Vieux Lyon quarter, in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon. It is under the direction of the Primatiale parish and was named in honor of Saint George. It is near the Place Benoît-Crépu, between the quarter of the Quarantaine and Saint-Jean quarters.

Located at 45.7577, 4.82547 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
5th arrondissement of Lyon, Churches in Lyon, 1840s architecture, Official historical monuments of France, Gothic Revival architecture in France

Grande synagogue de Lyon

The Grande synagogue de Lyon is a synagogue located at 13 quai Tilsit in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. This neo-Byzantine place of worship was built from 1863 to 1864. It was classified as a monument historique in 1984.

Located at 45.7571, 4.8277 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Buildings and structures in Lyon, Synagogues in France, Orthodox synagogues in France, 19th-century synagogues, 1860s architecture, Official historical monuments of France, Visitor attractions in Lyon, Neo-Byzantine architecture in France

Rue Émile-Zola

The Rue Émile-Zola is a street located in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, near Place Bellecour. This is one of the busiest shopping streets of Lyon, which was described as a "bourgeois" street because there are many upscale shops. It begins with the Place des Jacobins and ends at the Place Bellecour after crossing the rue des Archers, and belongs to the zone classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It was named as tribute to the writer of the same name.

Located at 45.7592, 4.83278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Streets in Lyon, Shopping districts and streets in France, World Heritage Sites in France

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