Parc Henry-Chabert, Lyon

Name: Parc Henry-Chabert
Address: Lyon, France

#50 among attractions in Lyon

Relax in park, Park

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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. The initial two phases of construction concluded in 2000 and 2006, and were carried out by landscape architect Michel Corajoud. The project was managed by Grand Lyon. The park was renamed to Parc Henry-Chabert on 19 December 2020. ()

Local name: Parc de Gerland Created: 2000Area: 44.48 acres (0.0695 mi²)Elevation: 541 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°43'23"N, 4°49'24"E

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Arrondissement 7E (Arrondissement 7E Grand Quartier Nø 08)Lyon France

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Day trips

Parc Henry-Chabert – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade de Gerland, Musée des Confluences, Halle Tony Garnier, La Sucrière.

0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stade de Gerland, Lyon
11 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...
0.7 miN
Anthropology exhibits in a modern space
Musée des Confluences, Lyon
18 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.
0.5 miN
Music venue, Nightlife, Vernacular architecture
Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon
14 min walk • The Halle Tony Garnier is an arena and concert hall in Lyon, France. It was designed by Tony Garnier in 1905. Originally a slaughterhouse, the building was renovated in 1987 and opened as a concert hall in 1988.
1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
La Sucrière, Lyon
27 min walk • La Sucrière is a famous building devoted to contemporary art, situated 48 Quai Rambaud, on the banks of the Saône in the Confluence quarter of the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.
~1710 ftE
Nightlife
Lyon OU, Lyon
9 min walk • Lyon Olympique Universitaire or LOU is a French rugby union team based in Lyon that currently competes in the Top 14, the highest level of the country's professional league system, having been most recently promoted for the 2016–17 season after winning the 2015–16 title of the second-level Pro D2.
0.5 miW
Zoo
Aquarium du Grand Lyon, Lyon
13 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.
0.9 miNW
Area
La Mulatière, Lyon
23 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.
1.1 miSW
Area
Oullins, Lyon
29 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.
0.7 miN
Church
Lyon Anglican Church, Lyon
18 min walk • The Lyon Anglican Church is a church of the Anglican Archdeaconry of France, part of the Diocese of Europe and is run by the Intercontinental Church Society. English-language church services were first held in Lyon by a Rev. McDermott as early as 1843. Then, in 1853 Rev. E.L. Ward was appointed as chaplain.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
7th arrondissement of Lyon, Lyon
25 min walk • The 7th arrondissement of Lyon is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of Lyon.
~1290 ftE
Sport venue, Sport
Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon
7 min walk • Palais des Sports de Gerland is an indoor sporting arena located in Lyon, France. The seating capacity of the arena is 5,910 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Parc Henry-Chabert?

Nearby attractions include Stade de Gerland, Lyon (11 min walk), Aquarium du Grand Lyon, Lyon (13 min walk), Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon (14 min walk), Lyon Anglican Church, Lyon (18 min walk).

How to get to Parc Henry-Chabert by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parc Henry-Chabert:

Bus

Université Lyon 1 Gerland • Lines: 60 (8 min walk)
Institut Pasteur • Lines: 60 (9 min walk)

Metro

Stade de Gerland—Le LOU • Lines: B (12 min walk)
Gare d'Oullins • Lines: B (16 min walk)

Tram

Halle Tony Garnier • Lines: T1 (16 min walk)
ENS Lyon • Lines: T1 (17 min walk)

Train

Oullins (17 min walk)