Fort de Loyasse, Lyon

Name: Fort de Loyasse
Address: Lyon, France

#91 among attractions in Lyon

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Facts and practical information

Fort de Loyasse is a fort built between 1836 and 1840. It is currently in the 9th arrondissement of Lyon and is part of the first belt of forts protecting Lyon. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1840 (184 years ago)Coordinates: 45°45'56"N, 4°48'34"E

Address

Arrondissement 9E (Gorge de Loup - l'Observance)Lyon France

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Day trips

Fort de Loyasse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Jean Cathedral, Esplanade de Fourvière, Parc des Hauteurs, Lugdunum.

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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort de Loyasse?

Nearby attractions include Cemetery of Loyasse, Lyon (6 min walk), Fort Saint-Jean, Lyon (12 min walk), Les Subsistances, Lyon (14 min walk), Taurobolic Altar, Lyon (16 min walk).

How to get to Fort de Loyasse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort de Loyasse:

Bus

La Vigie • Lines: 46/90, 90 (1 min walk)
Professeur Guérin • Lines: 46/90, 66, 90 (4 min walk)

Metro

Gorge de Loup • Lines: D (5 min walk)
Valmy • Lines: D (17 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Gorge-de-Loup (6 min walk)
Fourvière (16 min walk)

Trolleybus

Greillon • Lines: C14 (8 min walk)
Pont Kœnig R. D. • Lines: C14 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Vaise • Lines: Vaporetto (15 min walk)
Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (24 min walk)

Tram

Perrache • Lines: T1, T2 (36 min walk)