Staying in Confluence, Lyon
Distances matter at the southern end of the peninsula. An address near Sainte-Blandine is much closer to Perrache than one beside the museum. Use Cours Charlemagne for a direct route through the district, then turn toward the Saône for a slower walk along Quai Rambaud. The Darse basin makes a useful meeting point when your group is arriving from different directions.
At a glance
- Best for
- Modern hotels, museum
- At night
- Quiet
- Getting around
- Tram T1
- Price level
- €€
A new waterside district at the tip of the peninsula where the two rivers meet, with big modern hotels, a shopping center and the Confluences museum.
Good for
- Newer hotels and larger rooms
- The Musée des Confluences and the riverside walk
- Lower prices than the old town
Think twice if
- You want to walk to the old town: it is a tram ride away
- You want street life in the evening
What is near Confluence
Darse basin
From the shopping center beside Hôtel de Région - Montrochet tram stop, walk about three minutes toward the water.
La Sucrière
Allow roughly ten minutes from Hôtel de Région - Montrochet tram stop to reach the exhibition building on Quai Rambaud.
Musée des Confluences
Walk about fifteen to twenty minutes south from Hôtel de Région - Montrochet tram stop, following Cours Charlemagne toward the river junction.
Eating in Confluence
The shopping center provides a concentration of casual meals, while the streets around Sainte-Blandine offer alternatives farther north. Choose where to eat before walking to the southern tip, where options are more spread out. For a picnic by the water, buy supplies before leaving the main shopping streets.
Getting around from Confluence
Tram T1 follows Cours Charlemagne, linking Confluence with Perrache and continuing toward Musée des Confluences. At Perrache, change to metro line A for the peninsula. Walking along the Saône is pleasant for sightseeing, but allow more time than a direct route along Cours Charlemagne.
Hotels in Confluence
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Staying in Confluence, Lyon
Can I walk from Confluence to Bellecour?
Yes, but the distance depends heavily on your starting point. From the museum, allow about forty-five to fifty-five minutes, including the route through Perrache.
Which address is best for walking to Perrache?
Look around the northern part of the district near Sainte-Blandine. Check the actual walking route, since the railway and road approaches limit direct crossings.
Is the riverside route sheltered?
Much of the quay is exposed to sun, wind and rain. Check the weather before committing to a long walk and carry water in warm conditions.