Rue d'Austerlitz, Lyon

Name: Rue d'Austerlitz
Address: Lyon, France

#161 among attractions in Lyon

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The Rue d'Austerlitz is a street in the 4th arrondissement of Lyon, in La Croix-Rousse quarter. It begins on the rue du Mail, at the corner of Place de la Croix-Rousse, crosses the rue du Pavilion, the rue de Belfort and the rue Aimé Boussange, and ends on Place Bellevue. Its name refers to the Battle of Austerlitz, one of the greatest victories of Napoleon. There are metro and velo'v stations. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°46'32"N, 4°50'6"E

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Lyon arrondissement 4E (Boucle - Gros Caillou)Lyon France

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Rue d'Austerlitz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fontaine Bartholdi, Opéra de Lyon, City Hall, Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent.

0.6 miS
Historical site by a celebrated sculptor
Fontaine Bartholdi, Lyon
15 min walk • The Fontaine Bartholdi is an emblematic monument located in the heart of Lyon, France. Unveiled in 1892, this grandiose fountain is the work of the renowned sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who is also credited with designing the Statue of Liberty.
0.6 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opéra de Lyon, Lyon
15 min walk • The Opéra de Lyon stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Lyon, France, celebrated for its exceptional contributions to the performing arts. This modern theater, known for its innovative and eclectic programming, is a premier destination for opera enthusiasts...
0.5 miS
Grand historical landmark and city hall
City Hall, Lyon
14 min walk • Lyon City Hall, known as Hôtel de Ville de Lyon, stands as a historic and architectural masterpiece in the heart of Lyon, France. This grand building, constructed in the 17th century between 1645 and 1651 under the design of architect Simon Maupin, later underwent...
0.6 miSW
Church
Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent, Lyon
16 min walk • The Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent is a Roman Catholic church located in Lyon, on the banks of the Saône, quai Saint-Vincent, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon. In 1984, it was classified as monument historique.
0.6 miS
Square
Place des Terreaux, Lyon
15 min walk • The Place des Terreaux is a square located in the center of Lyon, France, on the Presqu'île between the Rhône and the Saône, at the foot of the hill of La Croix-Rousse in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon.
~360 ftS
Bars and clubs
Gros Caillou, Lyon
2 min walk • Gros Caillou is a landmark of the French city of Lyon in the neighborhood Croix-Rousse. The rock's mineralogical composition suggests it is a glacial erratic, and would have been transported from the nearby Alps by slowly moving glaciers.
0.4 miSW
Roman amphitheater built in 19 AD
Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, Lyon
11 min walk • The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls of Lugdunum was part of the Sanctuary of the Three Gauls dedicated to the cult of Rome and Augustus celebrated by the 60 Gallic tribes when they gathered at Lugdunum. In 1961, it was classified as a monument historique.
0.5 miSW
Square
Place Sathonay, Lyon
13 min walk • The Place Sathonay is a square located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, France, at the bottom of hill of La Croix-Rousse, in La Martinière quarter. It was named after Nicolas-Marie-Jean-Claude Fay de Sathonay, mayor of Lyon from 1805 to 1812, as a tribute for all the importants works undertaken under his presidency.
~1920 ftSW
Church
Église du Bon-Pasteur, Lyon
10 min walk • The Église du Bon-Pasteur is a Roman Catholic church located at rue Neyret on the slopes of La Croix-Rousse, near the montée de la Grande Côte, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon. Cardinal Barbarin described the church as "highly symbolic for Lyon Christians".
0.4 miS
Church
Église Saint-Polycarpe, Lyon
10 min walk • The Église Saint-Polycarpe is a Roman Catholic church located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, on the slopes of La Croix-Rousse, between rue René Leynaud, rue Burdeau and passages Mermet and Thiaffait. It is the oldest church of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri.
~1710 ftS
Park
Place Croix-Paquet, Lyon
9 min walk • The Place Croix-Paquet is a square located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, in the pentes de la Croix-Rousse quarter. It is formed by the intersection of the rue du Griffon, the rue des Capucins and the montée Saint-Sébastien.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rue d'Austerlitz?

Nearby attractions include Gros Caillou, Lyon (2 min walk), Rue Dumenge, Lyon (3 min walk), Comptoir du Mail, Lyon (4 min walk), Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon (4 min walk).

How to get to Rue d'Austerlitz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rue d'Austerlitz:

Trolleybus

Austerlitz • Lines: C13, S6 (1 min walk)
Croix-Rousse • Lines: S6 (4 min walk)

Bus

Maison des Canuts • Lines: S4 (4 min walk)
Maurice Sceve • Lines: S4 (4 min walk)

Metro

Croix-Rousse • Lines: C (5 min walk)
Croix-Paquet • Lines: C (9 min walk)

Ferry

Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (18 min walk)
Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (29 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Saint-Paul (20 min walk)
Fourvière (29 min walk)

Tram

Saxe-Préfecture • Lines: T1 (30 min walk)
Liberté • Lines: T1 (31 min walk)