Île Barbe, Lyon

Name: Île Barbe
Address: Lyon, France

#228 among attractions in Lyon

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Facts and practical information

The Île Barbe is an island situated in the middle of the Saône, in the 9th arrondissement de Lyon, the quartier Saint-Rambert-l'Île-Barbe. Its name comes from the Latin insula barbara, "Barbarians' Island", suggesting that it was one of the last locales to be occupied. ()

Alternative names: Area: 12.11 acres (0.0189 mi²)Maximum elevation: 561 ftCoordinates: 45°47'52"N, 4°50'1"E

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Caluire-et-Cuire (Cuire)Lyon France

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Île Barbe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon, Fort de Montessuy, Jardin Rosa Mir, Passerelle de la Paix.

1.3 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon, Lyon
34 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...
0.8 miSE
City wall
Fort de Montessuy, Lyon
21 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.
1.2 miS
Park, Garden
Jardin Rosa Mir, Lyon
31 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.
1.3 miSE
Bridge
Passerelle de la Paix, Lyon
33 min walk • The Passerelle de la Paix is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Rhône river in Lyon, France. It connects the 6th arrondissement of Lyon and the commune of Caluire-et-Cuire.
1.3 miSE
Park
Parc Saint-Clair, Lyon
34 min walk • Parc Saint-Clair is a public greenspace in the quarter of Saint-Clair in the commune Caluire-et-Cuire near Lyon. The park has an area of 4 hectares, is bordered by the Rhône to the south and the Boulevard périphérique de Lyon to the north and east.
0.5 miSE
Area
Caluire-et-Cuire, Lyon
13 min walk • Caluire-et-Cuire is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is the fifth-largest suburb of the city of Lyon, and lies 4 km north-by-east of Lyon.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Cité Internationale, Lyon
34 min walk • 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.
0.8 miW
Area
Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or, Lyon
20 min walk • Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.
1.2 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon
31 min walk • The Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse is a theater located in the 4th district of Lyon, on the Place Joannès-Ambre and built from the late 1920s. The designer of the place is Michel Roux-Spitz.
~300 ftSW
Church
Église Notre-Dame - Saint-Rambert, Lyon
2 min walk • The church of Notre-Dame de l'île Barbe is a religious building located in the 9th arrondissement of the city of Lyon in France, constituting one of the only remains of the former abbey of Ile Barbe of the 5th century, located on the same island.
~1050 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Musée Jean Couty, Lyon
6 min walk • The Jean Couty Museum is a painting museum in Lyon, France, dedicated to the work of Jean Couty.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Île Barbe?

Nearby attractions include Église Notre-Dame - Saint-Rambert, Lyon (2 min walk), Musée Jean Couty, Lyon (6 min walk), Fort de Caluire, Lyon (10 min walk), Caluire-et-Cuire, Lyon (13 min walk).

How to get to Île Barbe by public transport?

The nearest stations to Île Barbe:

Bus

Union Nautique • Lines: 40 (5 min walk)
Île Barbe • Lines: 40 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Montessuy Calmette • Lines: C1 (17 min walk)
Impasse Mathieu • Lines: C1 (19 min walk)

Metro

Cuire • Lines: C (23 min walk)