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2nd arrondissement of Lyon

The 2nd arrondissement of Lyon () is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of Lyon.

History

The first five arrondissements of Lyon were created by the Decree of March 24, 1852, which included the 2nd arrondissement.

Geography

Area and demographics

The 2nd arrondissement is the most commercial and most lively ones of Lyon.

Districts

The districts (quarters) of the 2nd arrondissement are :

Streets and squares

Landmarks and monuments

Transports

This arrondissement is served by metro and tram lines of TCL network:

  • at Cordeliers, Bellecour, Ampère - Victor Hugo and Perrache (terminus)
  • at Bellecour
  • at Perrache, Place des Archives, Sainte-Blandine, Hôtel de Région - Montrochet and Musée des Confluences
  • at Perrache, Place des Archives, Sainte-Blandine and Hôtel de Région - Montrochet (terminus)

The 2nd arrondissement is also served by Lyon-Perrache station, the second most important railway station in Lyon.

See also

References

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