Cité Internationale, Lyon

Name: Cité Internationale
Address: Quai Charles de Gaulle, Lyon, France

#159 among attractions in Lyon

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Cité Internationale is a quarter in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, France. It is situated between the Rhône and Parc de la Tête d'Or and encompasses an area that had previously been the location of the Foire de Lyon. It is connected to the commune of Caluire-et-Cuire by the Passerelle de la Paix. ()

Local name: Cité internationale Coordinates: 45°47'6"N, 4°51'14"E

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Quai Charles de GaulleArrondissement 6E (Le Parc - l'Helvetie)Lyon France

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Cité Internationale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon Zoo, Jardin botanique de Lyon, Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon.

0.4 miS
Expansive 19th-century park with a lake
Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon
11 min walk • Parc de la Tête d'Or, nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, stands as an urban oasis sprawling across 117 hectares. This verdant haven, established in 1857, is not only the largest city park in France but also one of the most prominent in the country, rivaling the...
0.5 miS
Zoo
Lyon Zoo, Lyon
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, the Lyon Zoo stands as a cherished natural retreat within the expansive Parc de la Tête d'Or. This modest yet captivating zoo offers a glimpse into the world of wildlife, providing visitors with the opportunity to marvel at a...
0.7 miS
Greenhouses with a diversity of plants
Jardin botanique de Lyon, Lyon
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, the Jardin botanique de Lyon is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty. This botanical garden, one of France's most notable, spans over 8 hectares and is a part of the Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon's largest park.
~550 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon, Lyon
3 min walk • Nestled in the dynamic cultural landscape of Lyon, France, the Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon, commonly referred to as the MAC Lyon, stands as a beacon of modern artistic expression. This museum, dedicated to contemporary art, is a pivotal platform for artists...
1.2 miSW
Bars and clubs
Gros Caillou, Lyon
30 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.
0.6 miNW
City wall
Fort de Montessuy, Lyon
15 min walk • The Fort de Montessuy is a fort in the first belt of fortifications in Lyon, located in the neighborhood of Montessuy in Caluire-et-Cuire, Rhône, France.
1.3 miSW
Park
Place Croix-Paquet, Lyon
33 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.
1.1 miE
Park, Nature and wildlife
Parc de la Feyssine, Villeurbanne
28 min walk • Le Parc de la Feyssine is a park in Lyon, France. Situated between the Rhone river and the college campus of La Doua in Villeurbanne and to the north of Lyon, Parc de la Feyssine was created on former marshlands to serve as a passage from Parc de la Tête d'or to the Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage.
0.8 miS
Street
Boulevard des Belges, Lyon
21 min walk • The Boulevard des Belges is a wide and posh avenue located in Les Brotteaux quarter, in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon. It begins with the Quai de Grande Bretagne, runs along the southern part of the Parc de la Tête d'Or until the Avenue Verguin and ends on the Place Jules Ferry, in front of the Gare des Brotteaux.
1.1 miW
Park, Garden
Jardin Rosa Mir, Lyon
28 min walk • The Jardin Rosa Mir is a garden located in the center of La Croix-Rousse quarter in the 4th arrondissement of Lyon, and created by Jules Senis. It is housed in a courtyard of the building at No. 83 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse. It can be accessed through a path located at No. 87 in the same street.
1.2 miSE
Synagogue
Synagogue Keren Or, Lyon
30 min walk • Keren Or Synagogue is a Reform Jewish Synagogue which serves as the synagogue for the Liberal Jewish Community of Lyon. It is located at 15 Rue Jules Vallès in Villeurbanne.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cité Internationale?

Nearby attractions include Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon, Lyon (3 min walk), Passerelle de la Paix, Lyon (4 min walk), Parc Saint-Clair, Lyon (7 min walk), Le Transbordeur, Villeurbanne (9 min walk).

How to get to Cité Internationale by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cité Internationale:

Bus

Musée d'Art Contemporain • Lines: 171, C5 (3 min walk)
Cité Internationale - Centre de Congrès • Lines: 171, C5 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Musée d'Art Contemporain • Lines: C1, C4 (3 min walk)
Interpol • Lines: C1, C4 (7 min walk)

Tram

Université Lyon 1 • Lines: T1, T4 (17 min walk)
Condorcet • Lines: T1, T4 (21 min walk)

Metro

Cuire • Lines: C (26 min walk)
Masséna • Lines: A (27 min walk)