Lyon tourist map

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Welcome to your essential tool for exploring the Capital of the Gauls! Getting around Lyon is a pleasure, but planning your route can quickly become complex, between hidden passageways, the Fourvière hills, and the modern Confluence district. To help you not miss a thing, we've designed the... The most practical tourist map of LyonForget overloaded guides and illegible maps!

Download the metro and tram map

If you are looking for the Lyon metro map, THE tram map or a complete map of the TCL network, You can download the official version updated by Lyon Public Transport for free.

👉 Download the metro and tram map (PDF)
Official link: TCL network map

This document allows you to:

  • quickly identify the lines A, B, C, D of the subway; ;
  • view tram lines T1 to T7 ;
  • plan your tourist trips (Old Lyon, Fourvière, Confluence, Part-Dieu…); ;
  • Plan your connections and travel times in advance.

The must-haves

Discover Lyon without getting lost thanks to this exclusive interactive map! Instantly locate must-sees such as the Basilica of Fourvière, Place Bellecour, and the murals of Croix-Rousse.

Place des Jacobins

St. John's Cathedral

Hotel-Dieu of Lyon

Merciere Street

Saint George

Saint Paul

Golden Head Park

Place des Terreaux

Bellecour Square

Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

Banks of the Rhone

The Paul Bocuse Halls

Our Lady of Fourviere

Climbs of the Croix-Rousse

Basil from Ainay, Lyon

Amphitheater of the Three Gauls

Mural of the people of Lyon

Canuts' Wall

Place des Cordeliers

Old Lyon district

Old Lyon

A medieval and Renaissance quarter, a treasure trove of history with its traboules (covered passageways),

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Museums and Galleries

Lyon is a true paradise for art and heritage lovers. Discover the Museum of Fine Arts, often nicknamed the “Little Louvre”. Let yourself be captivated by the Musée des Confluences which offers you an interactive journey through the history of humanity and natural sciences. Immerse yourself in local history at the Musée Gadagne, or dive into the world of cinema at the Musée Lumière and the Musée Miniature et Cinéma.

The city is also teeming with vibrant art galleries, such as La Sucrière, and Galerie Le Réverbère, which specializes in contemporary photography. Explore innovative works at Galerie Slika and Galerie Tator, or admire temporary exhibitions at the Galerie d'Art Moderne de la Fondation Bullukian.

Printing Museum

The Museum of Confluences

Light Institute

The Gadagne Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

CHRD - resistance museum

Brochier Silk Museum

Museum of Fabrics

The Cinema Museum

Mac of Lyon

House of the Canuts

The Sugar Bowl

An exhibition space known for its contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events. See the article

Gallery Street Light

Specializing in contemporary photography, this gallery exhibits works by local and international artists. See the article

Slika Gallery

Fourvière Museum

Tator Gallery

A contemporary art space that
supports experimental projects
and interdisciplinary, highlighting
before innovative artists.

See the article

Bullukian Foundation

Located in the heart of Lyon, this gallery
presents temporary exhibitions
of modern and contemporary art.

See the article

Green spaces, nature and parks

Lyon, in addition to its historical and cultural treasures, offers a multitude of green spaces and parks that invite you to relax and discover nature. These places are real green lungs in the heart of the city, perfect for walks, picnics, and outdoor activities.

The Garden of Curiosities

Rosary Garden

Golden Head Park

Banks of the Rhone

The Banks of the Saône

Barbe Island

The Great Open Sea

Miribel Jonage Park

Rosa Mir Garden

Traboules and courtyards accessible to the public

In 1990, the municipality developed a convention on rights of passage and restoration that regulates access to and maintenance of the city's historic traboules and courtyards. This convention includes rules concerning access rights, the responsibilities of owners and residents, as well as measures for the preservation and restoration of these heritage spaces. It thus grants the right to open the traboules to the public all year round from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Below is a list of these treasures.

Croppet House Courtyard

House of Lawyers

House of Chamarier

Courtyard of 28 Cour Saint-Jean

The Great Traboule

House of the Sieve

Staircase of the Petit-College

Courtyard of the Gadagne Museum

Old Inn

Traboule of the 3 Maries

Dugas House

Bullioud Hotel

Bug Alley

Hotel Paterin (Henri IV house)

Dead end of the Platière

Double courtyard traboule

Courtyard of Moirages

Traboule printing museum

The most beautiful courtyard on the peninsula

Fernand Rey Street Courtyard

Traboule Mt Grande Côte

Staircase hanging on the wall

Court of the Voracious

Remarkable traboule

Painted Walls and Passage

Lyon, with its painted walls and historic passages, offers a unique blend of art and history. The murals tell visual stories that captivate passersby and pay homage to the city's cultural heritage.

Passages add a mysterious and fascinating dimension to urban exploration, revealing hidden secrets and picturesque corners. Together, these elements make Lyon a dynamic and inspiring city, where every street corner holds a new discovery.

The Fresco of the Lyonnais

Wall The Courtyard of the Lodges

Wall of the Canuts

City Library

Thiaffait Passage

Printers' Passage

Mermet Passage

The passage of the Argue

Tony Garnier Painted Walls

Where to find toilets and drinking water in Lyon

Exploring a city also means knowing how to meet your essential needs at the right time. In Lyon, between strolls along the quays, cultural visits, and gourmet breaks, it's invaluable to know the practical details that truly enhance the experience. This section guides you to easily locate them. public toilets and the drinking water points across the city. 

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Drinking water point

Drinking water

public toilet

Bathroom

Drinking water fountain

Next to the Tourist Office

Drinking water fountain next to the tourist office

Drinking water fountain

Next to the ONLYLYON Rectangle

Drinking fountain near the ONLYLYON Rectangle

Drinking water fountain

On Benoit Crépu Square

drinking fountain in Place Benoit Crepu

Drinking water fountain

At the corner of Rue du Doyenné and Rue du Viel-Renversé

drinking fountain on Doyenné Street, Lyon

Drinking water fountain

At number 25 rue Denuzière

At number 25 rue Denuzière

Drinking water fountain

At Janmot Square

water fountain in Janmot Square

Drinking water fountain

At 18 Rue de l'Abbaye d'Ainay, next to Place d'Ainay

Drinking water fountain at 18 Rue de l'Abbaye d'Ainay

Drinking water fountain

On Charles-Marie Widor Square

drinking fountain on Place Charles-Marie Widor

Drinking water fountain

Around 2 Bellecordière Street

drinking water fountain at 2 rue Bellecordière

Drinking water fountain

On Place des Jacobins, at number 77 Rue du Président Édouard Herriot

Drinking fountain on Place des Jacobins

Drinking water fountain

At 1 Quai des Célestins, at the level of Rue du Temple on the Saône side 

At 1 Quai des Célestins, at the level of Rue du Temple on the Saône side 

Drinking water fountain

At 11 Quai des Célestins, 69002 Lyon (near the Vaporetto stop)

At 11 Quai des Célestins, 69002 Lyon (near the Vaporetto stop)

Drinking water fountain

At 80 Rue du Président Édouard Herriot (near the Argue passage)

Drinking water fountain at 80 Rue du Président Édouard Herriot

Drinking water fountain

At 29 Rue de la Fromagerie, on the sidewalk just below the lion's head fountain

At 29 Rue de la Fromagerie, on the sidewalk just below the Lyon fountain

Drinking water fountain

At 7 Rue Major Martin

Drinking water fountain at 7 Rue Major Martin

Drinking water fountain

At 12 Rue du Garet

Drinking water fountain at 12 Rue du Garet

Drinking water fountain

On Place de la Paix, behind the Vélo'v station

On Place de la Paix, behind the Vélo'v station

Drinking water fountain

At 60 Quai Saint-Vincent

Drinking water fountain at 60 Quai Saint-Vincent

Drinking water fountain

At 8 Rue Dr Augros

drinking water fountain at 8 Rue Dr Augros

Drinking water fountain

At 3 Rue Louis Carrand

fountain at 3 Rue Louis Carrand

Drinking water fountain

At 1 Rue Saint-Jean (Place du Change)

drinking water fountain at 1 Rue Saint-Jean

Drinking water fountain

At 21 Rue des Trois-Maries

drinking water fountain at 21 Rue des Trois-Maries

Drinking water fountain

In Saint-Jean Square, next to the fountain

drinking fountain in Saint John's Square

Drinking water fountain

At number 5 Place Neuve

drinking water fountain at 5 Place Neuve

Drinking water fountain

At 120 Rue Saint-Georges

drinking water fountain at 120 Rue Saint-Georges

Drinking water fountain

At number 8 Cr Charlemagne, in front of the Lyon Archives

drinking water fountain at 8 Cr Charlemagne in front of the Lyon archives

Public toilet

Public toilet next to the Tourist Office

Public toilet on Place Bellecour

Public toilet

Public toilet next to the Saint-Jean metro station

Public toilet next to the Saint-Jean metro station

Public toilet

Public toilet on Place du Bâtonnier Valensio

Public toilet on Place du Bâtonnier Valensio

Public toilet

Public toilet at 2 Quai des Célestins

Public toilet on the Quai des Célestins

Public toilet

Public toilet at 18 Quai Saint Vincent

Public toilet at 18 Quai Saint Vincent

Public toilet

Public toilet at 1 Place Gabriel Rambaud

public toilet at 1 Place Gabriel Rambaud

Public toilet

Public toilet at 49 Cours Général Giraud

Public toilet at 49 Cours Général Giraud

Public toilet

Public toilet on Place Chardonnet

Public toilet on Place Chardonnet

Public toilet

Public toilet, 35 Cours Général Giraud

public toilet at 35 Cours Général Giraud

Public toilet

Public toilet at 12 Quai de la Pêcherie

public toilet 12 Quai de la Pêcherie

Public toilet

Public toilet at 9 Place Colbert

public toilet at 9 Place Colbert

Public toilet

Public toilet at 1 Place Sathonay at the beginning of the Amphitheater Ascent

Public toilet at 1 Place Sathonay at the beginning of the ascent of the Montée de l'Amphithéâtre

Public toilet

Public toilet at 14 Quai Rambaud

Public toilet at 14 Quai Rambaud

Public toilet

Public toilet on Place Ampère

Public toilet on Place Ampère

Public toilet

Public toilet at 24 Place Carnot

Public toilet at 24 Place Carnot

Public toilet

Public toilets in the basement, at 1 Place de la République

Public toilets in the basement, at 1 Place de la République

Public toilet

Public toilets opposite 8 Quai des Célestins

Public toilets opposite 8 Quai des Célestins

Public toilet

Public toilets at 32 Quai Saint Antoine

toilet at 32 Quai Saint-Antoine

Public toilet

Public toilets at 61 rue Delandine

public toilet at 61 Rue Delandine

Public toilet

Public toilets at 21 Quai Tilsitt

toilet at 21 Quai Tilsitt

Public toilet

Public toilets at the corner of Smith Street & Ravat Street

Public toilets at the corner of Smith Street & Ravat Street

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