Lyon Observatory, Lyon

Name: Lyon Observatory
Address: 9 Avenue Charles André, Lyon, France

#105 among attractions in Lyon

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Lyon Observatory is located in Saint-Genis-Laval, a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France, near Lyon. Founded in 1878, the entire facility was listed as a historical site on May 9, 2007. ()

Local name: Observatoire de Lyon Established: 1878 (146 years ago)Coordinates: 45°41'38"N, 4°46'58"E

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9 Avenue Charles AndréSaint Genis Laval (Saint Genis Laval Ouest)Lyon France

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Lyon Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade de Gerland, Musée des Confluences, Parc Henry-Chabert, Aqueduct of the Gier.

3.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stade de Gerland, Lyon
81 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Lyon, France, the Stade de Gerland stands as a testament to the rich sporting heritage of the region. This historical sport venue, with a seating capacity that once reached 35,000 spectators, has been a cornerstone of Lyon's cultural...
3.2 miNE
Anthropology exhibits in a modern space
Musée des Confluences, Lyon
81 min walk • The Musée des Confluences is a science centre and anthropology museum which opened on 20 December 2014 in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France.
2.8 miNE
Park
Parc Henry-Chabert, Lyon
72 min walk • Parc Henry-Chabert, previously Parc de Gerland and also called Parc du Confluent, is a large greenspace in Lyon situated on a former industrial site in the south of the city near the confluence of the Rhône and the Saone. Construction began in 1996, and the park was developed over an area of 80 hectares.
2.2 miNW
Aqueduct
Aqueduct of the Gier, Lyon
57 min walk • The Aqueduct of the Gier is an ancient Roman aqueduct probably constructed in the 1st century AD to provide water for Lugdunum, in what is now eastern France.
1.1 miSW
45°41'9"N • 4°45'45"E
Centre Aquatique AquaGaron, Brignais
29 min walk • Amusement, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
3.1 miNE
Nightlife
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2.6 miNE
Zoo
Aquarium du Grand Lyon, Lyon
68 min walk • The Aquarium du Grand Lyon or Aquarium de Lyon is a public aquarium located in the La Mulatière district of the city of Lyon, France, near the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers in the Rhône department.
2.7 miNE
Area
La Mulatière, Lyon
69 min walk • La Mulatière is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. The city is known, among other things, for its Aquarium du Grand Lyon.
1.8 miNE
Area
Oullins, Lyon
46 min walk • Oullins is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is a suburb of the city of Lyon, and is adjacent to it on the southwest.
0.6 miSE
Area
Saint-Genis-Laval, Lyon
15 min walk • Saint-Genis-Laval is a commune in the metropolis of Lyon in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. The Lyon Observatory is located in this commune.
2.4 miSE
Area
Irigny, Lyon
61 min walk • Irigny is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. The residents are called Irignois.