Grande Île

Grande Île is an islet in Villeurbanne, Arrondissement of Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Grande Île is situated nearby to the stadium Vélodrome Georges-Préveral, as well as near Gare du petit train du parc.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Vélodrome Georges-Préveral and Musée d’art contemporain de Lyon.

Vélodrome Georges-Préveral

Stadium

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Vélodrome Georges-Préveral is a stadium.

Musée d’art contemporain de Lyon

Museum

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The Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon is a museum devoted to contemporary art, located in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, in the Cité Internationale, next to the cinema, in front of the Parc de la Tête d'Or. It had over 42,000 visitors in 2007. Musée d’art contemporain de Lyon is situated 350 metres northwest of Grande Île.

Interpol

Office building

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The International Criminal Police Organization – INTERPOL, commonly known as Interpol, is an international organization that facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control. Interpol is situated 590 metres west of Grande Île.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cité Internationale and Saint-Clair.

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.