Monplaisir, Lyon

Name: Monplaisir
Address: 103 avenue des Freres Lumiere, Lyon, 69008, France
Telephone: +33 4 78 77 93 51

#214 among attractions in Lyon

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Facts and practical information

Monplaisir is a historical district of Lyon, France, now situated in the 8th arrondissement of Lyon. It is centered on the Ambroise Courtois Square, formerly the Monplaisir Square. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°44'44"N, 4°52'17"E

Address

103 avenue des Freres LumiereArrondissement 8E (Montplaisir - Bachut)Lyon 69008 France

Contact

+33 4 78 77 93 51

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Monplaisir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lyon Part-Dieu, Institut Lumière, Bourse du Travail, Tour Oxygène.

1.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon
36 min walk • Lyon Part-Dieu is a bustling epicenter of commerce and lifestyle in the heart of Lyon, France. Known primarily as a major shopping center, Part-Dieu is a modern hub that caters to a diverse range of needs, from retail therapy to gourmet experiences, and is an essential...
~240 ftSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Specialty museum
Institut Lumière, Lyon
2 min walk • The Institut Lumière is a tribute to the pioneers of cinema, situated in the heart of Lyon, France. This museum is dedicated to the Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, who are credited with inventing the cinematograph and with staging the first real motion picture...
1.5 miNW
Theater, Art Deco architecture
Bourse du Travail, Lyon
38 min walk • The Bourse du Travail is a 1,950-capacity theatre located in Lyon, France. Built in 1929, it was designated a monument historique in 1989. Some of the artists that performed at the venue include Asia, Mötley Crüe, Blue Öyster Cult, Iggy Pop and Metallica.
1.3 miNW
Skyscraper
Tour Oxygène, Lyon
35 min walk • The Tour Oxygène is a skyscraper which rises 28 levels in the district of La Part-Dieu in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, France. It forms part of the Oxygen Project, which includes the office tower and a shopping center, the Cours Oxygène. The tower rises 115 meters high.
1.4 miNW
Concert hall
Auditorium Maurice-Ravel, Lyon
37 min walk • The Maurice Ravel Auditorium is a concert hall located in Part-Dieu, the 3rd district of Lyon. It was originally built for the National Orchestra of Lyon and is their residence hall. It is also one of the first buildings in France to be built with Prestressed concrete.
1.4 miNW
Skyscraper
Tour Swiss Life, Lyon
35 min walk • The Tour Swiss Life is a skyscraper of offices located in La Part-Dieu quarter, in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon. This 82-metre tower was built in 1989 by French architech Charles Delfante.
0.8 miSW
Cemetery
Guillotière Cemetery, Lyon
21 min walk • Guillotière Cemetery is the name of two adjacent but associated cemeteries in Lyon, France. The two cemeteries are distinguished according to when they were built: the new cemetery was built in 1854 and the old cemetery in 1822.
1 miW
Park, Garden, Playground
Parc Blandan, Lyon
25 min walk • Parc Sergent Blandan, also shortened to Parc Blandan, is an urban park in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon in Lyon, France, adjacent to Cimetière de la Guillotière Ancien.
0.6 miNW
Park
Fort Montluc, Lyon
15 min walk • Fort Montluc, also known as Fort de Villeurbanne, is a fort located in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon. The fort was built in 1831 as part of the Ceintures de Lyon, which were a series of fortifications surrounding Lyon.
~100 ftSE
Square
Place Ambroise-Courtois, Lyon
1 min walk • Place Ambroise-Courtois is a square in the neighborhood of Monplaisir in the 8th arrondissement of Lyon. It was named after Ambroise Courtois, a city councillor, on 30 October 1944, months after Courtois was assassinated by the Milice française. It had been previously named Place de Monplaisir.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Maison de la Danse, Lyon
19 min walk • The Maison de la danse is a theater located in the 8th arrondissement of Lyon, France. It was founded in 1980 in the Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse before moving in 1992 in what was called the Théâtre du 8ème.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Monplaisir open?

Monplaisir is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 7 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Monplaisir?

Nearby attractions include Place Ambroise-Courtois, Lyon (1 min walk), Institut Lumière, Lyon (2 min walk), Musée Testut-Latarjet, Lyon (14 min walk), Fort Montluc, Lyon (15 min walk).

How to get to Monplaisir by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monplaisir:

Metro

Monplaisir - Lumière • Lines: D (1 min walk)
Sans Souci • Lines: D (9 min walk)

Bus

Place Ambroise Courtois • Lines: C16 (3 min walk)
Feuillat - Albert Thomas • Lines: C16 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Feuillat - Lacassagne • Lines: C13 (10 min walk)
Domrémy - Lacassagne • Lines: C13 (11 min walk)

Tram

Jean XXIII - Maryse Bastié • Lines: T2 (11 min walk)
Grange Blanche • Lines: T2, T5 (12 min walk)

Train

Lyon Part-Dieu (30 min walk)