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Perrache in Lyon

Things to Do in Perrache, Lyon

Best known for its Lyon-Perrache station, which serves as a transportation hub. The area is central to the Presqu'île and offers easy access to various parts of the city.

Best known for its Lyon-Perrache station, which serves as a transportation hub. The area is central to the Presqu'île and offers easy access to various parts of the city.

  • Place BellecourPlace BellecourPlaza
  • Musée des ConfluencesMusée des ConfluencesScience Museum
  • Basilica of Saint-Martin d'AinayBasilica of Saint-Martin d'AinayBasilica
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Top things to do in Perrache

  • Place Bellecour in Perrache, Lyon

    Place Bellecour

    4.4 · 27.4k
    Plaza

    Vast, tree-lined public square with flower stalls & a small art museum, plus a seasonal ice-rink.

    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Musée des Confluences in Perrache, Lyon

    Musée des Confluences

    4.5 · 26.1k
    Science Museum

    Permanent & temporary exhibitions about anthropology & science amid dramatic, modern architecture.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay in Perrache, Lyon

    Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay

    4.8 · 443
    Basilica

    This site allows a complete visit to the Ainay Abbey (architecture, sculptures and history)

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 11:45 AM
    Sun
    9 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Pralus : Pâtissier Chocolatier, Lyon Presqu'île in Perrache, Lyon

    Pralus : Pâtissier Chocolatier, Lyon Presqu'île

    4.6 · 2.4k
    Chocolate Shop

    François Pralus uses 15 varieties of chocolate & 4 blends to create artisanal goods in his store.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Momie Mangas Lyon in Perrache, Lyon

    Momie Mangas Lyon

    4.7 · 1.9k
    Bookstore

    A retailer offering a catalog of romance novels, comics, and graphic novels, including various genres and related merchandise.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • La Bonne Tenue in Perrache, Lyon

    La Bonne Tenue

    4.9 · 551
    Flea Market
  • frédéric Marceau antiquaire lyon in Perrache, Lyon

    frédéric Marceau antiquaire lyon

    5.0 · 183
    Antique Market
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Marché alimentaire Saint-Antoine Célestins in Perrache, Lyon

    Marché alimentaire Saint-Antoine Célestins

    4.3 · 1.8k
    Market

    This market welcomes traders selling fruits & vegetables, cheeses, meats, fish, wines & flowers.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    6 AM – 1 PM
    Fri
    6 AM – 1:30 PM
    Sat
    6 AM – 1:30 PM
    Sun
    6 AM – 2 PM
    Map

Where to eat & drink in Perrache

  • Burgundy by Matthieu in Perrache, Lyon

    Burgundy by Matthieu

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· €100+

    In this historic building on the banks of the Saône, Matthieu Girardon conjures up his own personal, uninhibited and highly accomplished take on modern cuisine. Examples include crisp green asparagus paired with wild garlic, strawberries…

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 1:15 PM, 7:15 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1:15 PM, 7:15 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Calle Latino in Perrache, Lyon

    Calle Latino

    4.8 · 1.6k
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    Tapas, plus specialty mojitos & shots, in a low-lit bar decorated with Latin American flags.

    Mon–Tue
    6:30 PM – 12 AM
    Wed–Thu
    6:30 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    6:30 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    6:30 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Esperanto Lyon 2 Cordeliers - Restaurant Cuisine du Monde in Perrache, Lyon

    Esperanto Lyon 2 Cordeliers - Restaurant Cuisine du Monde

    4.9 · 942
    Cocktail Bar· €20-30

    A lively restaurant known for its tapas, including duck, shrimp, arancini, pulled beef, pork teriyaki, and fish cakes, served in a cozy atmosphere.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    7 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3 PM
  • Contrast. in Perrache, Lyon

    Contrast.

    5.0 · 562
    Cocktail Bar· €10-20

    An intimate cocktail bar in the heart of Lyon, serving creative cocktails, tapas, and craft beers.

    Mon–Wed
    5 PM – 11:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Wanderlust Lyon in Perrache, Lyon

    Wanderlust Lyon

    4.9 · 761
    Cocktail Bar· €10-20

    A travel-themed establishment located in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Wed
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Thu
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Le G5 in Perrache, Lyon

    Le G5

    4.9 · 572
    Cocktail Bar· €10-20
    Mon–Thu
    6 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Slake Coffee House in Perrache, Lyon

    Slake Coffee House

    4.5 · 2.4k
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    Artful coffeehouse supplying specialty drinks, housemade pastries & creative health-conscious fare.

    Mon–Tue
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 6 PM
  • Prairial in Perrache, Lyon

    Prairial

    Michelin
    French· $$$$

    Chef Gaëtan Gentil's new restaurant in the Confluence neighbourhood is housed in a building that is eco-responsible from floor to ceiling, and that includes the French oak tables.

    Website

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Map of Perrache with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Place Bellecour
  2. 2Musée des Confluences
  3. 3Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay
  4. 4Burgundy by Matthieu
  5. 5Pralus : Pâtissier Chocolatier, Lyon Presqu'île
  6. 6Momie Mangas Lyon
  7. 7Calle Latino
  8. 8La Bonne Tenue
  9. 9frédéric Marceau antiquaire lyon
  10. 10Esperanto Lyon 2 Cordeliers - Restaurant Cuisine du Monde

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