Map of Lyon France – City & Rhône Location Guide
Map of Lyon France – City & Rhône Location Guide
Lyon is one of France's most important cities, known for its historic old town, riverside setting, Roman heritage, museums, gastronomy and elegant neighbourhoods. Located where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, Lyon is a major cultural and transport hub in eastern France.
This map of Lyon France provides an overview of the city centre, historic districts, rivers, transport links and nearby destinations.
Lyon is located in eastern France at the meeting point of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Major nearby attractions include Vieux Lyon, Fourvière Basilica, Presqu’île, Place Bellecour, Parc de la Tête d’Or and the Musée des Confluences.
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Where is Lyon Located?
Lyon is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. The city sits at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers and is positioned between Paris, Geneva, the Alps and southern France.
- Country: France
- Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Rivers: Rhône and Saône
- Main station: Lyon Part-Dieu Station
- Main airport: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
- Known for: Food, history, rivers and UNESCO-listed districts
Major Areas Shown on the Map
- Vieux Lyon — historic old town and traboules.
- Fourvière — hilltop basilica and city viewpoints.
- Presqu’île — central district between the rivers.
- Place Bellecour — major public square.
- Croix-Rousse — hillside neighbourhood with silk-weaving history.
- Parc de la Tête d’Or — large city park.
- Confluence — modern riverside district.
- Lyon Part-Dieu — major railway and business hub.
Top Attractions Nearby
- Vieux Lyon
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Place Bellecour
- Parc de la Tête d’Or
- Musée des Confluences
- Roman Theatres of Fourvière
- Croix-Rousse
- Lyon Cathedral
- Saône riverfront
- Rhône riverfront
City Features
- UNESCO-listed old town
- Historic traboules
- Famous food culture
- Riverside promenades
- Hilltop viewpoints
- Roman ruins
- Museums and galleries
- Major transport hub
Transport Features
- Lyon Metro
- Tram network
- Lyon Part-Dieu Station
- Lyon Perrache Station
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
- Local buses
- Funiculars to Fourvière
- Walking and cycling routes
Nearby Destinations
- Paris
- Geneva
- Annecy
- Chamonix
- Avignon
- Provence
- Marseille
- French Alps
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is Lyon located?
Lyon is located in eastern France in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. -
What is Lyon famous for?
Lyon is famous for its food culture, Vieux Lyon, Fourvière Basilica, Roman heritage, rivers and UNESCO-listed historic districts. -
What is near Lyon?
Nearby destinations include Annecy, Geneva, Chamonix, Avignon, Provence and the French Alps. -
How do you get around Lyon?
Visitors commonly use the metro, trams, buses, funiculars, taxis, walking routes and cycling paths. -
Is Lyon worth visiting?
Yes. Lyon is one of France's best cities for history, food, architecture, museums and riverfront exploring. -
Can Lyon and Annecy be visited together?
Yes. Annecy can be visited from Lyon by train or car and is a popular nearby destination for lake and alpine scenery.
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