Bellecour Square (Place Bellecour)
Lyon, France
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- Tourist attraction in Lyon, France
Visitor information
- Address: Pl. Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France
- Phone: +33 4 72 77 69 69
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What is Place Bellecour Lyon?
With its 62,000 m², Place Bellecour is the largest square in Lyon. Don't hesitate to stop at the City Bus stop n°1 to discover the surroundings. You can also go to the Grand Hôtel Dieu, one of the largest buildings in Lyon, where the Cité de la Gastronomie recently opened.
What does Bellecour mean in French?
Etymology. Belcourt : French: variant of Bellecourt a topographic name from a compound of Old French belle 'beautiful' + co(u)rt 'court residence' or perhaps a habitational name from Bellecour(t) the name of several places in the northern part of France.
Where is the nicest part of Lyon France?
Best Area in Lyon to Stay for First Timers: Presqu'île You can't go wrong if you base yourself in Vieux Lyon – it's central, packed with sights, and feels like you've been transported back in time.
What is the largest square in Europe Lyon?
Place Bellecour. Place Bellecour (62,000 sq. m.) is not only Lyon's biggest square, it is the largest pedestrian square in Europe. The imposing statue in the centre depicts Louis XIV astride a horse.