Place Sathonay, Lyon

Name: Place Sathonay
Address: Place Sathonay, Lyon, France

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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. The square is currently the third largest square in Lyon and belongs to the zone classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. According to Lyon geography agrégé Jean Pelletier, it is "one of the most interesting squares of Lyon", because of its harmonious proportions, its boundaries composed of buildings with beautiful 1920s facades, and its plantations, which brings "a charm tinged of poetry" and give it the appearance of a village square. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°46'9"N, 4°49'48"E

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Place SathonayArrondissement 1ER (Arrondissement 1ER Grand Quartier Nø 05)Lyon France

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Place Sathonay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Fontaine Bartholdi, Opéra de Lyon, City Hall.

~1300 ftSE
Ancient and modern art and artifacts
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Lyon
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon is a premier destination for art lovers and a jewel in the city's cultural crown. Housed in a stunning 17th-century Benedictine convent, this museum boasts one of the largest art collections in...
~1050 ftSE
Historical site by a celebrated sculptor
Fontaine Bartholdi, Lyon
6 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.
~1720 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opéra de Lyon, Lyon
9 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...
~1350 ftSE
Grand historical landmark and city hall
City Hall, Lyon
7 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...
~1840 ftS
Church
Temple du Change, Lyon
9 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Lyon, the Temple du Change stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. Originally constructed in the 17th century as a place of worship for the city's Protestant community, this church has undergone...
~630 ftS
Church
Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent, Lyon
4 min walk • The Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent is a Roman Catholic church located in Lyon, on the banks of the Saône, quai Saint-Vincent, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon. In 1984, it was classified as monument historique.
~770 ftSE
Square
Place des Terreaux, Lyon
4 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.
~1250 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church, Lyon
7 min walk • The Église Saint-Paul is a Roman Catholic church located in Lyon, France. It is situated in the Vieux Lyon, in the Saint-Paul quarter, in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon. The cathedral is in the Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.
~480 ftN
Roman amphitheater built in 19 AD
Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, Lyon
3 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.
~880 ftN
Church
Église du Bon-Pasteur, Lyon
5 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".
~970 ftE
Church
Église Saint-Polycarpe, Lyon
5 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Place Sathonay?

Nearby attractions include Rue du Sergent Blandan, Lyon (1 min walk), Rue Burdeau, Lyon (2 min walk), Montée des Carmélites, Lyon (2 min walk), Salle Rameau, Lyon (2 min walk).

How to get to Place Sathonay by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place Sathonay:

Trolleybus

Mairie du 1er • Lines: C13, C18, S6 (1 min walk)
Jardin des Plantes • Lines: S6 (4 min walk)

Bus

Mairie du 1er • Lines: S12 (1 min walk)
Burdeau • Lines: S12 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (6 min walk)
Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (17 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Saint-Paul (8 min walk)
Fourvière (17 min walk)

Metro

Hôtel de Ville - Louis Pradel • Lines: A, C (8 min walk)
Croix-Paquet • Lines: C (9 min walk)

Tram

Liberté • Lines: T1 (24 min walk)
Saxe-Préfecture • Lines: T1 (25 min walk)