View point from Croix-Rousse

The view from the Croix-Rousse

The Lyon audio-guided tour offers you, from the Croix-Rousse, one of the most emblematic panoramas of the city, over the Presqu'île and beyond.

A panorama over the Presqu'île

From this viewpoint of the Croix-Rousse, the gaze embraces the Presqu'île that extends to the Museum of Confluences, at the southern tip of Lyon. In the distance stand out the mountains of the Pilat massif, located about an hour from the city. It is one of the most appreciated panoramas of Lyon, which reveals the singular geography of the city, built between its hills and its rivers. The belvedere invites a contemplative break before beginning the descent of the hill.

What there is to see

This viewpoint from the Croix-Rousse offers an open panorama over the Presqu'île, the Museum of Confluences and, in the distance, the Pilat massif. It is the ideal place to grasp the extent of Lyon between its hills and its rivers, and for a fine souvenir photo before descending towards the centre.

Practical information

This viewpoint is on the hill of the Croix-Rousse, in Lyon. A public belvedere, it is freely accessible on foot at all hours; the descent towards the centre includes steep slopes, to be taken into account according to your mobility.

What does one see from the Croix-Rousse?

The Presqu'île as far as the Museum of Confluences and, in the distance, the mountains of the Pilat massif.

Why is this viewpoint appreciated?

For its emblematic panorama over Lyon, which reveals the city between its hills and its rivers.