Place des Célestins, Lyon

Name: Place des Célestins
Address: Lyon, France

#55 among attractions in Lyon

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The Place des Célestins is a square located in the Célestins quarter, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. The square was named after the religious of the Order of the Celestines which were installed from 1407 to 1778. Redevelopment in 1995 added an underground car park. This zone is served by the metro station Bellecour. It belongs to the zone classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°45'35"N, 4°49'55"E

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Arrondissement 2E (Bellecour - A Gourjus)Lyon France

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Place des Célestins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rue de la République, Rue Mercière, Passage de l'Argue, St Jean Cathedral.

~1350 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
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~910 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Rue Mercière, Lyon
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, Rue Mercière is a bustling shopping district that exudes the charm and elegance characteristic of this historic city. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, this pedestrian street is lined with a variety of shops, boutiques,...
~900 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Passage de l'Argue, Lyon
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~1380 ftW
Cathedral housing 14th-century treasures
St Jean Cathedral, Lyon
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~1440 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Rue Édouard-Herriot, Lyon
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~320 ftSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Rue Émile-Zola, Lyon
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~1420 ftSW
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Grande synagogue de Lyon, Lyon
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~500 ftNE
Elegant 16th-century city square
Place des Jacobins, Lyon
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, the Place des Jacobins is a square that embodies the city's rich history and vibrant culture. Surrounded by grandiose buildings and inviting terraces, this public space offers both locals and tourists a peaceful respite from the...
~380 ftS
Massive pedestrianized public square
Place Bellecour, Lyon
2 min walk • Place Bellecour is a grand testament to the urban elegance of Lyon, France, and is one of the largest open squares in Europe. This sprawling pedestrian space, measuring approximately 312 meters by 200 meters, is a central hub of the city's bustling activity and is...
~1210 ftSE
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Place Antonin-Poncet, Lyon
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~1180 ftE
Square
Republic Square, Lyon
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, Republic Square (Place de la République) stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and its vibrant urban life. This bustling square is a key landmark in Lyon's central peninsula, known as the Presqu'île, which is...

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Which popular attractions are close to Place des Célestins?

Nearby attractions include Célestins, Lyon (1 min walk), Rue Émile-Zola, Lyon (2 min walk), Place Bellecour, Lyon (2 min walk), Rue des Archers, Lyon (2 min walk).

How to get to Place des Célestins by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place des Célestins:

Bus

Pont Bonaparte • Lines: 31, 40 (3 min walk)
Bellecour - Chambonnet • Lines: 27, 40, C20, C20E (3 min walk)

Ferry

Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (3 min walk)
Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (13 min walk)

Metro

Bellecour • Lines: A, D (5 min walk)
Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean • Lines: D (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Cordeliers • Lines: C13, C14, C3 (9 min walk)
Gare Saint-Paul • Lines: C3 (13 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Saint-Paul (13 min walk)
Minimes - Théâtres romains (14 min walk)

Tram

Liberté • Lines: T1 (14 min walk)
Guillotière • Lines: T1 (16 min walk)