2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit 2nd Arrondissement
Popular places to visit
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Musée des Confluences
You can browse the exhibits at Musée des Confluences, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Place des Jacobins
Learn about the local history of Lyon with a stop at Place des Jacobins. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Textile Museum
Enjoy a journey through the world of art, design and textiles in a beautifully laid-out museum hosted in an elegant Lyonnais mansion.
Statue of Louis XIV
You can learn about the history of Lyon with a visit to Statue of Louis XIV. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Activities
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour
Our pick of the best 2nd Arrondissement Hotel Deals
Hôtel des Remparts
Very nice staff (polite, friendly, helpful)
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Keystone Hôtel & Spa
Everything good
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
We enjoyed the central location, it was close to everything. The staff were professional and friendly. The room was comfortable and clean. We had a lovely view from our room. We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
Great hotel and convenient location
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture
It was such a lovely hotel in a great location
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
Property was very nice. Good food. Great staff. Little oasis in a bit of an odd area. But very convenient to travel around the city.
Reviewed on 25 July 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around 2nd Arrondissement
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
Perrache
Check out the jazz scene while you're in Perrache. Hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
La Confluence
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in La Confluence. Top attractions like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop or Musée des Confluences Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Hôtel-Dieu – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
