Place Ambroise-Courtois, Lyon

Name: Place Ambroise-Courtois
Address: 107 Avenue des Frères Lumière, Lyon, 69008, France
Telephone: +33 4 78 74 07 77

#102 among attractions in Lyon

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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. The square is bordered by Avenue des Frères-Lumière to the south and Cours Albert-Thomas to the north. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°44'43"N, 4°52'18"E

Address

107 Avenue des Frères LumièreArrondissement 8E (Montplaisir - Bachut)Lyon 69008 France

Contact

+33 4 78 74 07 77

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Place Ambroise-Courtois – 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
37 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...
~260 ftW
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
39 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.
1.4 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
26 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.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Maison de la Danse, Lyon
18 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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Musée Africain, Lyon
19 min walk • The African Museum of Lyon is the oldest museum in France dedicated to Africa, and one of the oldest museums in Lyon. The collections specialise in West African objects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Place Ambroise-Courtois open?

Place Ambroise-Courtois is open:

Monday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 7 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Place Ambroise-Courtois?

Nearby attractions include Monplaisir, Lyon (1 min walk), Institut Lumière, Lyon (2 min walk), Musée Testut-Latarjet, Lyon (13 min walk), Fort Montluc, Lyon (15 min walk).

How to get to Place Ambroise-Courtois by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place Ambroise-Courtois:

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 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

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

Tram

Jean XXIII - Maryse Bastié • Lines: T2 (10 min walk)
Grange Blanche • Lines: T2, T5 (11 min walk)

Train

Lyon Part-Dieu (31 min walk)