Overview
At 62,000㎡, Bellecour is one of Europe's largest pedestrian squares and the center point of Lyon — kilometer zero for distance measurements. The equestrian statue of Louis XIV stands proudly at its center, and to one side you'll find the statue of Lyon-born writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry alongside his Little Prince — a pilgrimage spot for fans. During December's Fête des Lumières the square becomes a giant light-show stage, and the Christmas season brings a Ferris wheel and market. Free to visit. Right at Bellecour metro station (Lines A/D).
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Travel Tips
Photos with the Little Prince statue are a Lyon must. Visit during the December Fête des Lumières (about 4 days around Dec 8) when the square is transformed by light.
Hotels near Place Bellecour
Hotels and guesthouses in Lyon, Presqu'île, Lyon
Other attractions in Lyon
Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
A UNESCO-listed Old Town filled with Renaissance architecture and secret passageways (traboules).
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
A lavishly decorated basilica on the hilltop overlooking Lyon, with overwhelming golden mosaics inside.
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
A temple of French gastronomy — the market where you can taste Lyon's finest ingredients and traditional dishes.
Parc de la Tête d'Or
A 117-hectare city park with a free zoo, botanical gardens, and rowboats on the lake.
Traboules of Lyon
Secret passageways of silk merchants — about 400 hidden corridors weave through the city.
Gallo-Roman Museum & Theatres
Roman ruins on Fourvière hill — a 1st-century BC amphitheatre and an excellent museum.
Croix-Rousse Murals
Giant trompe-l'œil murals decorate Lyon's streets — a living open-air gallery.