The 2nd arrondissement is in the heart of the city and the metropolis of Lyon, dynamic from an economic and cultural point of view.
The heritage of the 2nd arrondissement reflects the different periods and partly tells the story of Lyon. It is an integral part of the World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998, and is waiting to be (re) discovered.
Walking along the Presqu’île, along the Cordeliers, Bellecour and Perrache disctricts, sometimes Saône and Rhone side, discover the history of the city through the beautiful buildings and monuments that line these neighborhoods.
Théâtre des Célestins, Place Bellecour, Basilique d'Ainay ... and local history museums around printing, textiles and decorative arts ...
Between two visits, let yourself be tempted by some shopping and treats.
Hôtel du Simplon
2 stars
Between the Rhône and the Saône, between Perrache and Bellecour, this charming and distinctive hotel welcomes you to its warm family atmosphere, with...
Le Grand Réfectoire
The ambitious Grand Hôtel Dieu renovation project keeps offering up more treasures. Three passionate locals (Mathieu Cochard, Thibault Salvat and...
L'Etoile d'Orient
In a friendly setting with a warm oriental decorative scheme, the Etoile d’Orient will help you discover a refined Tunisian and Moroccan cuisine with...
Café du Jura
In this official Bouchon Lyonnais-labelled restaurant, Brigitte Josserand, who has worked in the kitchen since 1974, serves up local dishes in a...
Café Comptoir Abel
Don’t wait a second longer, discover a timeless bistrot: Café Comptoir Abel!
Hôtel Le Royal Lyon
5 stars
In the heart of the city, this hotel is a confidential address for connoisseurs of the art of living, discreet elegance, and naturally generous...
Gabriella - Le Clan des Mamma
Le Clan des Mamma or ‘Il Clan delle Mamme’ (for the Italophiles) is an Italian restaurant that pays tribute to the family and the ‘Mamma’: the central...
Stella d’Oro
A town centre pizza restaurant just a stone's throw from the Place de la République. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Pizzas and Italian specialities at...
Hôtel Charlemagne Lyon
4 stars
This hotel, located within easy reach of the new La Confluence centre, combines elegant accommodation with a warm and personalised welcome for both...
Brasserie Georges
Founded in 1836 by a brewer and emigrant from Alsace, Brasserie Georges ("La Georges" to locals) is still one of Lyon’s indispensable gastronomical...
Mademoiselle Simone
Food's ready ! At Mademoiselle Simone, our restaurant bar Jazz, we sometimes play, we vibrate on jazz music, while enjoying good and local food of...
Le Comptoir de Léa
Just a stone's throw from Place Bellecour, Le Café Comptoir offers delicious local cuisine in a unique setting. Featuring a magnificent period...
Bistro Gourmand
The Silk settles in the Trois Dômes and becomes the Bistro Gourmand. Christian Lherm has created a trendy menu from his seasonal cuisine made of local...
Brasserie Le Sud
The Brasserie Le Sud, one of the five brasseries created by Paul Bocuse, proposes a bright, sunny cuisine with a Mediterranean touch, just a stone's...
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache
4 stars
This hotel, a listed Art Nouveau historic monument, is located just a few minutes’ walk from the Place Bellecour. At Mercure, everything is designed...
Globe et Cecil Hôtel
4 stars
Globe et Cecil Hôtel offers 60 elegant and tasteful guest rooms and a room for your seminars, business breakfasts and conferences.
Grand Hôtel-Dieu
A jewel of Lyon’s architectural heritage, the Grand Hôtel-Dieu has always been synonymous with life and modernity. Formerly a hospice, hospital and...
Hôtel Bayard-Bellecour
3 stars
Ideally situated right in the very centre of Lyon, on the Place Bellecour, this hotel offers a range of rooms: ‘De Charme’, Deluxe Patio or Deluxe...