Lyon 01

The 1st arrondissement of Lyon is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of Lyon. It is located below the hill of Croix-Rousse and on the north part of the Presqu'île formed by the Saône and the Rhône, the two rivers in Lyon.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Hôtel de ville.

Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

Museum

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The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is a municipal museum of fine arts in the French city of Lyon. Located near the Place des Terreaux, it is housed in a former Benedictine convent which was active during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Hôtel de ville

Town hall

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The Hôtel de Ville is the city hall of Lyon, France, and one of the largest historic buildings in the city. The building is located between the Place des Terreaux and the Place de la Comédie, in front of the Opéra Nouvel.

Place des Terreaux

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The Place des Terreaux is a square located in the centre of Lyon, France, on the Presqu'île between the Rhône and the Saône rivers, at the foot of the hill of La Croix-Rousse in the 1st arrondissement.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Les Cordeliers and Pentes de la Croix Rousse.

Les Cordeliers

Suburb

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Les Cordeliers is one of the central quarters in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France. It is mainly known for the Place des Cordeliers in its centre.