Staying in Brotteaux, Lyon
The former railway station gives Brotteaux a clear landmark, but the useful walking routes spread in several directions. Head north along Boulevard des Belges for the park, or west toward Cours Franklin Roosevelt for shops and everyday errands. When comparing addresses, check the actual park entrance you would use. A room near its boundary is not always close to an open gate.
At a glance
- Best for
- Quiet, near the park
- At night
- Quiet
- Getting around
- Metro A; Brotteaux station
- Price level
- €€
A well-kept residential district on the Rhône's east bank, beside the Tête d'Or park, with quiet evenings and the metro close.
Good for
- Quiet nights near a large park
- Prices below the old town
- Running or walking in the Tête d'Or
Think twice if
- You want restaurants and bars in the street outside
- You want to walk to the main sights
What is near Brotteaux
Former Brotteaux station
Walk about two minutes from Brotteaux metro station to see the ornate station frontage beside Place Jules Ferry.
Parc de la Tête d'Or
Allow roughly fifteen minutes from Brotteaux metro station to the park entrance near Boulevard des Belges and Rue Tête d'Or.
Cours Franklin Roosevelt
Walk about ten minutes west from Brotteaux metro station to reach this shopping street and continue toward the Rhône.
Eating in Brotteaux
Around Place Jules Ferry and Rue des Brotteaux, compare menus before settling on a restaurant, particularly for an evening meal. Bakeries and food shops farther into the residential streets suit a park picnic. Check whether your chosen restaurant takes bookings and whether its lunch and dinner menus differ.
Getting around from Brotteaux
Brotteaux station is on metro line B, one stop from Part-Dieu. Masséna, on line A, can be more convenient for addresses farther west. For the park, walking is usually the final stage whichever station you choose, so check the entrance as well as the station.
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Staying in Brotteaux, Lyon
Can I catch a train at the old Brotteaux station?
The historic station building is no longer the main railway departure point. Check your ticket carefully, as intercity journeys commonly use Part-Dieu or Perrache.
How should I plan a walk into the park?
Choose an entrance before leaving, then check the park's current opening hours. The boundary is long, and walking to another gate can add time.
Which metro line is useful for the peninsula?
Line A from Masséna reaches the peninsula directly. Depending on your address, walking to Masséna may be simpler than starting at Brotteaux and changing trains.