Lyon

Parks and gardens in Lyon

Lyon features a diverse array of green spaces, ranging from the 117-hectare Parc de la Tête d'Or, which contains a free zoo and one of Europe’s largest botanical gardens, to specialized floral sites like the International Rose Garden. Former military installations like Parc Sergent Blandan offer expansive recreational areas, while contemporary neighborhood parks like Parc Jacob Kaplan showcase modern urban landscaping. The city's horticultural heritage is further highlighted by multiple rose gardens and tranquil esplanades situated along the Rhône and Saône rivers.

Lyon's Parks and Gardens — Map

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Tete d'Or Park

The Parc de la Tête d'or is a large urban park in Lyon, France, with an area of approximately 117 hectares.

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Parc Sergent Blandan

Parc Sergent Blandan, also shortened to Parc Blandan, is an urban park in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon in Lyon, France, adjacent to…

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Parc Jeanne Jugan

An 8,850 m² urban park in the 3rd arrondissement featuring shaded walkways and open lawns.

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Jardin Botanique

One of Europe's largest municipal botanical gardens, featuring historic 19th-century greenhouses and a collection of over 15,000 plant species.

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Roseraie de Saint-Clair

Landscaped rose garden located on the banks of the Rhône, featuring a wide variety of fragrant rose species.

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Roseraie de Concours

A specialized garden within Parc de la Tête d'Or used specifically for international rose trials and competitions.

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International Rosepark

A five-hectare international rose garden showcasing over 30,000 rose bushes representing 3,000 different varieties.

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Parc Jacob Kaplan

Contemporary 5,000 m² urban park in the Buire district, designed with modern landscaping on a former industrial site.

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Parc du Brûlet

Wooded urban park in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon offering panoramic views of the city and the Alps.

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Parc René Dumont

Neighborhood green space located in the Charpennes-Tonkin district of Villeurbanne.

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Jardin Saint-Eucher

Small neighborhood park in the 4th arrondissement featuring a tartan-surfaced sports area.

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Parc de la Jeunesse

Public park in the 4th arrondissement located near the northern border of Lyon.

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Square Jean Pellet

Landscaped public square located near the Quai Charles de Gaulle and the Rhône.

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Jardin des Charmettes

Small urban garden located in the residential 6th arrondissement.

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Square Songieu

Public square and neighborhood garden located in Villeurbanne.

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Square Bataillon Carmagnole Liberté

Urban green space in Villeurbanne situated near the border of Lyon's 3rd arrondissement.

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Parc du Centre

Central park in Villeurbanne located adjacent to the city's administrative center.

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Square Sédallian

Riverside square and green space on the banks of the Saône in the 9th arrondissement.

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Esplanade Jacques Chirac

Public esplanade and green space located in the 4th arrondissement overlooking the Rhône.

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Place Édouard Herriot

Public square and landscaped space in the 4th arrondissement.

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