2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Musée des Confluences
You can browse the exhibits at Musée des Confluences, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Textile Museum
Enjoy a journey through the world of art, design and textiles in a beautifully laid-out museum hosted in an elegant Lyonnais mansion.
Place des Jacobins
Learn about the local history of Lyon with a stop at Place des Jacobins. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Statue of Louis XIV
You can learn about the history of Lyon with a visit to Statue of Louis XIV. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Lyon: Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour
Downtown Lyon Food Tour with Local Food Guide
Top hotels in 2nd Arrondissement
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Other neighbourhoods around 2nd Arrondissement
Perrache
Check out the jazz scene while you're in Perrache. Hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Musée des Confluences.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
La Confluence
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in La Confluence. Top attractions like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Musée des Confluences are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop or Musée des Confluences Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Cinema and Miniature Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
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Hotels Near 2nd Arrondissement, Lyon
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- La Presqu'île Hotels
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- 5th Arrondissement Hotels
- Perrache Hotels
- Gerland Hotels
- 1st Arrondissement Hotels
- Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu Hotels
- Les Cordeliers Hotels
- La Confluence Hotels
- La Guillotière Hotels
- Carnot - Gailleton Hotels
- Grand Lyon Hotels
- Terreaux - Bat d'argent Hotels
- Molière - Edgard Quinet Hotels