Les Cordeliers

Lyon

Lyon featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Les Cordeliers
Les Cordeliers
Lyon showing street scenes as well as a small group of people
Lyon showing street scenes

Lyon’s architectural highlights are strewn across this meeting point of wealth, religion and gastronomy. Visit the bank headquarters and medieval church.

Centered on its namesake broad avenue, Les Cordeliers is a busy hub in the heart of Lyon. The narrow strip of land containing many of the city’s architectural gems is bordered by the waterways of the Rhône and the Saône. Try the local delicacies in the chocolate shops and cafés on this peninsula, before exploring its attractions on foot.

Emerging from the metro station, you’ll spot the Shrine of St. Bonaventure. Admire the large rose window of this medieval religious structure. Venture inside for the array of Baroque relics and works of art. Note that the former convent from which the district takes its name was destroyed in the 1798 revolution, but the church survived.

Go next door for the Palais de la Bourse, which contains the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Lyon. The important building is topped by an elegant clock and made up of arched windows and portals.

The financial importance of the region is demonstrated by the banks lining the roads. Stroll along the wide avenues and investigate the array of boutiques and stores. You’ll find many restaurants and cafés, where you can stop and enjoy a meal and people-watch. Try the creamed fish dish, known as quenelles, which is typical of the region.

Stay into the evening and go to a bar or chocolate shop after your meal. Watch a show at the Théâtre Comédie Odéon. In the northwestern corner of the district stands the Église Saint-Nizier, built over many centuries, with two Gothic spires rising above the surrounding buildings.

Arrive via the Les Cordeliers metro station in the center of Lyon’s 2nd Arrondissement. Walk east from the Gare de Saint Paul for a few minutes, crossing the Pont de la Feuillée or the Pont Alphonse Juin, to reach this area. It is sandwiched between the districts of Griffon-Royale and Bellecour Hôtel Dieu.


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Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
4 out of 5
4 Rue De Jussieu, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P9,337 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P9,337
P10,603 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful staff and comfortable rooms. I recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
4 out of 5
16 Rue Lanterne, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P7,450 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P7,450
P8,527 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
"A nice hotel in a central location ideal for sightseeing. Friendly staff with a decent sized room and comfortable bed, but no in-room coffee making or even kettle. Possibility to exchange room service for a drinks voucher is a nice idea."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Hotel Silky by HappyCulture
Hotel Silky by HappyCulture
4 out of 5
2 Place Francisque Regaud, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P5,982 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P5,982
P6,912 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (899 reviews)
"Fabulous location, staff, comfortable bed"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Hotel Silky by HappyCulture
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
5 out of 5
11 Quai Jules Courmont, Lyon, Rhône
The price is P12,507 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P12,507
P14,196 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (630 reviews)
"The front desk was fantastic. They arranged transport to the train in Lyon. We were on our way to the Boscolo property in Nice and pick up transportation there was also arranged. Wonderful dinner recommendations as we wanted authentic Lyonnaise food. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre Plaza République
Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre Plaza République
4 out of 5
5 Rue Stella, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P6,111 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P6,111
P7,054 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (626 reviews)
"Great location, comfortable beds and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre Plaza République
Citadines Presqu'île Lyon
Citadines Presqu'île Lyon
3 out of 5
2 Rue Thomassin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P4,486 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P4,486
P5,154 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,168 reviews)
Nice location
"Perfect location, not luxury but clean and well equiped. Good people"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Citadines Presqu'île Lyon
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Terreaux - Bat d'argent

While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.

Terreaux - Bat d'argent
Lyon showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek

Old Lyon

Take time in Old Lyon to visit attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Old Lyon
Bellecour Square showing a statue or sculpture, a bridge and a river or creek

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu

While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
Textile Museum

Lyon City Centre

Lyon City Centre is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bellecour Square and Place Carnot. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Saint-André Tram Stop or Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop.

Lyon City Centre
La Presqu\'ile which includes cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

La Presqu'île is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Place Carnot and Bellecour Square. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station.

La Presqu'île
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Voltaire - Saint Amour

When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse or Part Dieu Mall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.

Voltaire - Saint Amour

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