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Lyon's 1st Arrondissement
A compact central district where civic monuments, creative streets and the steep lower slopes of Croix-Rousse sit within an easy walk.
Why go
Start here to understand how Lyon changes between the formal squares of the Presqu'île and the tighter, rising streets of the Croix-Rousse slopes. Hôtel de Ville, the opera house and Place des Terreaux give the district strong anchors, while stairs and passages reveal its hillier side.
What to look for
The civic ensemble around Place des Terreaux
Stairs and passages climbing toward Croix-Rousse
Useful to know
Allow extra time for slopes and stairways north of the square.
Combine the district with the Museum of Fine Arts or a Croix-Rousse walk.
