Statue équestre de Louis XIV, Lyon

Name: Statue équestre de Louis XIV
Address: Lyon, France

#197 among attractions in Lyon

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The Monument to Louis XIV is a bronze equestrian statue of Louis XIV made by the sculptor François-Frédéric Lemot located on the Place Bellecour in Lyon, dating from 1825. It is registered as a historical monument since March 25, 2016.

Coordinates: 45°45'28"N, 4°49'56"E

Address

Arrondissement 2E (Bellecour - Salla)Lyon France

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Statue équestre de Louis XIV – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rue Mercière, Passage de l'Argue, St Jean Cathedral, Rue Victor-Hugo.

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~1430 ftS
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Rue Victor-Hugo, Lyon
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue équestre de Louis XIV?

Nearby attractions include Place Bellecour, Lyon (2 min walk), Rue Émile-Zola, Lyon (3 min walk), Place Antonin-Poncet, Lyon (3 min walk), Rue des Archers, Lyon (4 min walk).

How to get to Statue équestre de Louis XIV by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue équestre de Louis XIV:

Metro

Bellecour • Lines: A, D (2 min walk)
Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean • Lines: D (9 min walk)

Bus

Bellecour - Le Viste • Lines: 27, 40, C12, C20, C20E, C9, S1 (2 min walk)
Simon Maupin • Lines: 27, S1 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (5 min walk)
Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (17 min walk)

Trolleybus

Cordeliers • Lines: C13, C14, C3 (12 min walk)
Gare Saint-Paul • Lines: C3 (16 min walk)

Tram

Liberté • Lines: T1 (13 min walk)
Guillotière • Lines: T1 (14 min walk)

Train

Minimes - Théâtres romains (14 min walk)
Fourvière (16 min walk)