Les Girafes

Les Girafes is a work of art in Villeurbanne, Arrondissement of Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Les Girafes is situated nearby to Panda Roux, as well as near Panthère de l’Amour.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Lyon Zoo and Parc de la Tête d’or.

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. Lyon Zoo is situated 140 metres southwest of Les Girafes.

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.

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. Jardin botanique de Lyon is situated 330 metres south of Les Girafes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Charpennes-Tonkin and Cité Internationale.

Charpennes-Tonkin

Suburb

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Charpennes-Tonkin is a suburb.

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.