8th Arrondissement

Lyon

8th Arrondissement
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8th Arrondissement showing a square or plaza
8th Arrondissement which includes outdoor eating and street scenes

Find out about the development of television, architecture and dance in the fascinating museums that trace this quarter’s distinct and world-changing past.

The realm of cinema and television owes its existence to Lyon’s 8th Arrondissement and the ingenious Lumière family who lived here. With its leafy parks and pleasant museums, the neighborhood offers a more tranquil alternative to the adjacent city center of Lyon. Consider the architectural and televisual innovations in this zone that shook the world.

Learn about a famous 20th-century French architect at the Tony Garnier Urban Museum. Garnier was a Lyon local who designed much of this district’s affordable housing. The project comprises an estate of Garnier’s houses from the early 1900s. Take a guided tour of a 1930s apartment with period décor to see how people lived during that time.

A little north is the Musée Lumière, a former lair of additional Lyon visionaries. Step inside the villa, where inventors of the cinematograph lived. Marvel at the art nouveau design of the structure, which sits on Monplaisir Square. Learn how Louis and Auguste Lumière invented the old-fashioned type of camera as well as various other ingenious devices.

Change the tone with a trip to the Maison de la Danse, which puts on varied dance shows. Choose from the circus shows, ballets and dramatic performances that regularly grace the stage of this majestic theater.

Note that the arrondissement is also known for its focus on medical science. It has the Faculté de Médecine Lyon Est, the Jean Mermoz Private Hospital and the Centre Léon Bérard.

This neighborhood is in the southeastern part of the city center, between the 7th Arrondissement and the Bron area. Take the tram to Villon, Professeur Beauvisage or other stops in the district. Several metro stations also bring visitors here.

The 8th Arrondissement’s museums show how this quarter made such a huge impact on entertainment and architecture.


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Le Lumière
Le Lumière
3 out of 5
26 Rue Villon, Lyon, Rhône
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Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
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Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
4 out of 5
29 Rue De Bonnel, Lyon, Rhone
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Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
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75 Boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
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Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
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79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
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Le Phenix Hotel
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7 Quai De Bondy, Lyon, Rhone
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La Guillotière

While you're strolling through La Guillotière, you may want to check out the restaurants and riverfront. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station.

La Guillotière
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4/5(140 area reviews)

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3rd Arrondissement
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Gerland

3.5/5(24 area reviews)

The coffeehouses and live music are just a few things visitors like about Gerland. Matmut Stadium and Halle Tony Garnier are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Debourg Station or Challemel Lacour - Artillerie Tram Stop to get around the larger area.

Gerland
7th Arrondissement

7th Arrondissement

3.5/5(25 area reviews)

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Voltaire - Saint Amour

When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse or Part Dieu Mall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.

Voltaire - Saint Amour
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Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim

If you're spending time in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, check out sights like Part Dieu Mall or Oxygen Tower and hop on the metro to see more the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.

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8th Arrondissement

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