Place Raspail

Place Raspail is a park in Lyon, Greater Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Place Raspail is situated nearby to the recreation area Chalyamba, as well as near the pitch Skatepark de Guillotière.

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Type: Park
Description: square in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon, France
Also known as: “place Raspail, Lyon” and “square Raspail”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon and Guillotière - Gabriel Péri.

Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon

Historic building

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The Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon was a hospital of historical significance situated on the right bank of the Rhône river in Lyon, on the Presqu'île. It has been out of use since 2010. Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon is situated 470 metres northwest of Place Raspail.

Guillotière - Gabriel Péri

Railway stop

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Guillotière - Gabriel Péri is a railway stop, which is situated 220 metres east of Place Raspail.

Place Bellecour

Square

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The Place Bellecour is a large square in the centre of Lyon, France, to the north of the Ainay district. Measuring 312 m by 200 m, it is one of the largest open squares in Europe, and the third biggest square in France, behind the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux and the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Place Bellecour is situated 670 metres northwest of Place Raspail.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Les Cordeliers and 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.

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.