Rue de la République

The Rue de la République, in Lyon

The Rue de la République is the great pedestrian and commercial artery of Lyon, which crosses the Presqu'île. The Lyon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively avenue lined with fine buildings, nicknamed the Ré, heart of Lyon shopping.

The great commercial artery of the Presqu'île

The Rue de la République, familiarly called the Ré by the people of Lyon, is the main commercial artery of the town. This wide avenue, largely pedestrian, crosses the Presqu'île from north to south, linking the Place des Terreaux and the town hall to the Place Bellecour. It was opened in the nineteenth century, at the time of the great urban works that transformed the town centres, and lined with fine Haussmannian buildings with elegant and adorned façades. Today, it is the beating heart of the trade and the life of Lyon: there you find an uninterrupted succession of shops, great brands, department stores, cafés and cinemas, that attract a crowd of strollers and customers. Some fine buildings and passages also mark the street. Lively from morning to evening, it is the shopping and strolling place par excellence of Lyon. An emblematic artery and the commercial heart of the town, the Rue de la République is a must-see stop of the discovery of Lyon.

What to see

Here you wander along the great pedestrian and commercial artery of Lyon, the Ré, which crosses the Presqu'île from the Place des Terreaux to the Place Bellecour, opened in the nineteenth century and lined with fine Haussmannian buildings, the beating heart of the trade with its succession of shops, department stores, cafés and cinemas. The Rue de la République is the commercial artery of Lyon. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Rue de la République crosses the Presqu'île of Lyon, from the Place des Terreaux to the Place Bellecour, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a largely pedestrian street, freely accessible; the shops and businesses have their own hours. It is particularly lively during the day.

What is the Rue de la République in Lyon?

The main commercial artery of Lyon, nicknamed the Ré, a wide largely pedestrian avenue that crosses the Presqu'île from the Place des Terreaux to the Place Bellecour; opened in the nineteenth century and lined with fine Haussmannian buildings, it is the heart of the shopping and strolling of the town.

Where is the Rue de la République of Lyon?

In the heart of the Presqu'île of Lyon, from the Place des Terreaux to the Place Bellecour, in France.