Charpennes-Tonkin

Charpennes-Tonkin is a suburb in Villeurbanne, Arrondissement of Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Charpennes-Tonkin is situated nearby to the suburb Charmettes, as well as near the locality Pelouse des Ébats.

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Type: Suburb
Description: human settlement in France
Also known as: “Tonkin”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jardin botanique de Lyon and Lyon Zoo.

Jardin botanique de Lyon

Garden

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The Jardin botanique de Lyon, also known as the Jardin botanique du Parc de la Tête d'Or, is an 8 hectares municipal botanical garden located in the Parc de la Tête d'or in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, France. It is open weekdays without charge.

Lyon Zoo

Zoo

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Lyon Zoo is a zoo in France located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes inside parc de la Tête d'Or in the town of Lyon. The zoo was founded 1858 by Claude-Marius Vaïsse, a French lawyer who joined the administration of the July Monarchy.

Parc de la Tête d’or

Park

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The Parc de la Tête d'or is the largest urban park in Lyon, France, with an area of approximately 117 hectares. Located in the northern part of its 6th arrondissement, it features the Jardin botanique de Lyon, as well as a lake on which boating takes place during the summer months.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include 6th arrondissement of Lyon and Cité Internationale.

6th arrondissement of Lyon

Suburb

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The 6th arrondissement of Lyon is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of Lyon.

Cité Internationale

Suburb

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Cité Internationale is a quarter in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, France. It is situated between the Rhône and Parc de la Tête d'Or and encompasses an area that had previously been the location of the Foire de Lyon.