Montée de la Grande Côte, Lyon

Name: Montée de la Grande Côte
Address: Montée de la Grande-Côte, Lyon, 69001, France

#96 among attractions in Lyon

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The Montée de la Grande Côte, or the Montée de la Grande-Côte, is a street of La Croix-Rousse quarter, located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, connecting the Terreaux quarter and the Plateau de la Croix Rousse. It is characterized by a high elevation and is more narrow at the bottom. The street belongs to the zone classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. ()

Local name: Montée de la Grande-Côte Coordinates: 45°46'16"N, 4°49'54"E

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Montée de la Grande-CôteArrondissement 1ER (Grande Côte - Annonciade)Lyon 69001 France

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Montée de la Grande Côte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Fontaine Bartholdi, Opéra de Lyon, City Hall.

~1650 ftS
Ancient and modern art and artifacts
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Lyon
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon is a premier destination for art lovers and a jewel in the city's cultural crown. Housed in a stunning 17th-century Benedictine convent, this museum boasts one of the largest art collections in...
~1330 ftS
Historical site by a celebrated sculptor
Fontaine Bartholdi, Lyon
7 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.
~1760 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opéra de Lyon, Lyon
9 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...
~1450 ftSE
Grand historical landmark and city hall
City Hall, Lyon
7 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...
~1330 ftS
Church
Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent, Lyon
7 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.
~1210 ftS
Square
Place des Terreaux, Lyon
6 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.
~1570 ftNE
Bars and clubs
Gros Caillou, Lyon
8 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.
~1980 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church, Lyon
10 min walk • The Église Saint-Paul is a Roman Catholic church located in Lyon, France. It is situated in the Vieux Lyon, in the Saint-Paul quarter, in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon. The cathedral is in the Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.
~320 ftSW
Roman amphitheater built in 19 AD
Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, Lyon
2 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.
~730 ftSW
Square
Place Sathonay, Lyon
4 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.
~490 ftNW
Church
Église du Bon-Pasteur, Lyon
3 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".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Montée de la Grande Côte?

Nearby attractions include Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, Lyon (2 min walk), Rue Burdeau, Lyon (3 min walk), Église du Bon-Pasteur, Lyon (3 min walk), Passage Thiaffait, Lyon (3 min walk).

How to get to Montée de la Grande Côte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Montée de la Grande Côte:

Trolleybus

Neyret • Lines: S6 (1 min walk)
Tables Claudiennes • Lines: S6 (2 min walk)

Bus

Neyret • Lines: S12 (1 min walk)
Burdeau • Lines: S12 (2 min walk)

Metro

Croix-Paquet • Lines: C (6 min walk)
Croix-Rousse • Lines: C (7 min walk)

Ferry

Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (9 min walk)
Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (20 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Saint-Paul (11 min walk)
Fourvière (20 min walk)

Tram

Liberté • Lines: T1 (26 min walk)
Saxe-Préfecture • Lines: T1 (26 min walk)