Gros Caillou, Lyon

Name: Gros Caillou
Address: 180 Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon, 69001, France
Telephone: +33 4 78 27 22 37

#54 among attractions in Lyon

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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. ()

Local name: Le Gros Caillou Coordinates: 45°46'29"N, 4°50'6"E

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180 Boulevard de la Croix-RousseLyon arrondissement 4E (Hôpital - Place Croix Rousse)Lyon 69001 France

Contact

+33 4 78 27 22 37

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Gros Caillou – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fontaine Bartholdi, Opéra de Lyon, City Hall, Place des Terreaux.

0.5 miS
Historical site by a celebrated sculptor
Fontaine Bartholdi, Lyon
13 min walk • The Fontaine Bartholdi is an emblematic monument located in the heart of Lyon, France. Unveiled in 1892, this grandiose fountain is the work of the renowned sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who is also credited with designing the Statue of Liberty.
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opéra de Lyon, Lyon
13 min walk • The Opéra de Lyon stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Lyon, France, celebrated for its exceptional contributions to the performing arts. This modern theater, known for its innovative and eclectic programming, is a premier destination for opera enthusiasts...
0.5 miS
Grand historical landmark and city hall
City Hall, Lyon
12 min walk • Lyon City Hall, known as Hôtel de Ville de Lyon, stands as a historic and architectural masterpiece in the heart of Lyon, France. This grand building, constructed in the 17th century between 1645 and 1651 under the design of architect Simon Maupin, later underwent...
0.5 miS
Square
Place des Terreaux, Lyon
13 min walk • The Place des Terreaux is a square located in the center of Lyon, France, on the Presqu'île between the Rhône and the Saône, at the foot of the hill of La Croix-Rousse in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon.
~1860 ftSW
Roman amphitheater built in 19 AD
Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, Lyon
9 min walk • The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls of Lugdunum was part of the Sanctuary of the Three Gauls dedicated to the cult of Rome and Augustus celebrated by the 60 Gallic tribes when they gathered at Lugdunum. In 1961, it was classified as a monument historique.
0.4 miSW
Square
Place Sathonay, Lyon
12 min walk • The Place Sathonay is a square located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, France, at the bottom of hill of La Croix-Rousse, in La Martinière quarter. It was named after Nicolas-Marie-Jean-Claude Fay de Sathonay, mayor of Lyon from 1805 to 1812, as a tribute for all the importants works undertaken under his presidency.
~1660 ftSW
Church
Église du Bon-Pasteur, Lyon
9 min walk • The Église du Bon-Pasteur is a Roman Catholic church located at rue Neyret on the slopes of La Croix-Rousse, near the montée de la Grande Côte, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon. Cardinal Barbarin described the church as "highly symbolic for Lyon Christians".
~1670 ftS
Church
Église Saint-Polycarpe, Lyon
9 min walk • The Église Saint-Polycarpe is a Roman Catholic church located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, on the slopes of La Croix-Rousse, between rue René Leynaud, rue Burdeau and passages Mermet and Thiaffait. It is the oldest church of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri.
~1350 ftS
Park
Place Croix-Paquet, Lyon
7 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.
~1570 ftSW
Street, Trail
Montée de la Grande Côte, Lyon
8 min walk • The Montée de la Grande Côte, or the Montée de la Grande-Côte, is a street of La Croix-Rousse quarter, located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, connecting the Terreaux quarter and the Plateau de la Croix Rousse. It is characterized by a high elevation and is more narrow at the bottom.
0.4 miN
Park, Garden
Jardin Rosa Mir, Lyon
12 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gros Caillou open?

Gros Caillou is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9:30 am - 1 am
Thursday 9:30 am - 1 am
Friday closed
Saturday 9:30 am - 1 am
Sunday 9:30 am - 1 am

Which popular attractions are close to Gros Caillou?

Nearby attractions include Rue d'Austerlitz, Lyon (2 min walk), Rue Dumenge, Lyon (4 min walk), Tunnel de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon (4 min walk), Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon (5 min walk).

How to get to Gros Caillou by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gros Caillou:

Trolleybus

Austerlitz • Lines: C13, S6 (2 min walk)
Croix-Rousse • Lines: S6 (3 min walk)

Bus

Croix-Rousse • Lines: 2, 33, 45, S12, S4 (4 min walk)
Sève • Lines: S12 (5 min walk)

Metro

Croix-Rousse • Lines: C (4 min walk)
Croix-Paquet • Lines: C (7 min walk)

Ferry

Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (17 min walk)
Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (27 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Saint-Paul (19 min walk)
Fourvière (28 min walk)

Tram

Saxe-Préfecture • Lines: T1 (29 min walk)
Liberté • Lines: T1 (30 min walk)