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Parc de la Tête d'Or

Boulevard des Belges, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Description

The Parc de la Tête d'Or is Lyon's largest inner-city park. It was created in 1857 and is located in the north of the 6th arrondissement. The parc is spread over 117ha, including a large lake where visitors can boat, wide grassy and undulating areas, a small zoo, sculptures and memorials, sports infrastructure, rose gardens, and a botanical garden with greenhouses. It is also very popular with joggers.

Access & Transport

The parc is best accessed from Massena metro station (A), about 500m from the southern entrance near the Botanical Garden, or by bus along Av. Verguin (27) or Boulevard des Belges / Rue Duquesnes (C1, C6, 27, 38).

Instructions & Recommendations

This activity is best combined with the Lyon Zoo and the Lyon Botanical Garden, both located within the parc.

Meta review

The park is popular with tourists and residents alike and is one of the better ranked activities in the city on online review portals. Visitors enjoy the wide green spaces, bringing nature into the city, the well-maintained spaces, the various gardens, and the small but free zoo. Some of the recurring complaints relate to the expensive activities such as boating, the cost and difficulty of parking in the area, and the relative lack of infrastructure for visitors such as F&B kiosks and toilets.

Environmental & Social

A green activity. Positive for the community as green spaces make for a better living environment

Conclusion

The parc is the go-to place for residents and travellers looking for green space within Lyon but is also an attraction by itself thanks to its scenic lake and landscaping, small but free zoo, and various gardens. An excellent option after a couple of days checking out the various historical neighbourhoods

Key positive

Quite centrally located

Very scenic and good place for a run or walk

Key negative

None

Suitability

Suitable for all ages. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 15

Season 1

MONDAY06:30 - 22:30

TUESDAY06:30 - 22:30

WEDNESDAY06:30 - 22:30

THURSDAY06:30 - 22:30

FRIDAY06:30 - 22:30

SATURDAY06:30 - 22:30

SUNDAY06:30 - 22:30

Start of Season 2:Oct, 15

Season 2

MONDAY06:30 - 20:30

TUESDAY06:30 - 20:30

WEDNESDAY06:30 - 20:30

THURSDAY06:30 - 20:30

FRIDAY06:30 - 20:30

SATURDAY06:30 - 20:30

SUNDAY06:30 - 20:30

Pricing
Free

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