The Aquarium of Lyon

You are about to explore a fascinating world beneath the surface of our oceans and rivers. Here is some information about this aquarium:

Location : The Lyon Aquarium is located in the La Mulatière district, on the banks of the Rhône, near the city center of Lyon.

Collections : It is home to a wide variety of aquatic species, ranging from local freshwater fish to exotic creatures from oceans around the world. Visitors can discover tropical fish, sharks, rays, jellyfish, octopuses, turtles and many other marine life.

Attractions : The Lyon Aquarium offers various attractions and activities for visitors, including feeding shows, interactive exhibits, educational workshops and discovery areas suitable for all ages.

Educational and conservation engagement : Like many modern aquariums, the one in Lyon focuses on education and awareness of the conservation of aquatic ecosystems. It participates in research programs, the preservation of endangered species and public awareness of environmental issues related to oceans and rivers.

Special Events : The aquarium regularly organizes special events, temporary exhibitions and thematic activities to enrich the visitor experience and promote the protection of marine life.

The Lyon Aquarium thus offers an entertaining and educational experience for visitors of all ages, while contributing to the preservation of marine life and raising awareness of its fragility.

Our self-guided tours of Brotteaux

The Palais de Flore, built by the architect Clément Laval in 1930, stands out for its imposing stature, reaching a height of 40 metres.

The Palais de Flore, built by the architect Clément Laval in 1930, stands out for its imposing stature, reaching a height of 40 metres.

Welcome to the Gare des Brotteaux. Please note that there used to be a small wooden and plaster station, built in 1858 to accommodate the Lyon-Geneva line.

Welcome to the former Guimet Museum, a place rich in history and artistic diversity.

You are in front of an astonishing scene where past and present meet. Observe the 19th century villa enclosed in an office building.

Welcome to the Sainte-Croix Chapel, also known as the Missionaries of Our Lady Chapel.

Stop in front of number 28 avenue maréchal Foch, where you will find a real curiosity: the smallest house in the city.

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Rosa Mir Garden

The Court of the Voracious

Bellevue Square

The Gardens of the Grande-Côte

Place des Jacobins

Chapel of the Trinity

Saint-Georges district

The Basilica of Ainay

Saint-Nizier Church

International City

Amphitheater of the Three Gauls

Saint Bonaventure Church

Statue of Saint Exupéry

Saint-Antoine Food Market

St. John's Cathedral

Hotel-Dieu of Lyon

The traboules of Old Lyon

Printing Museum

The Museum of Confluences

St. Peter's Palace

The Bartholdi Fountain

The Fresco of the Lyonnais

The painted walls

Merciere Street

Lyon Opera

Light Institute

The Confluence

Old Lyon

Golden Head Park

Place des Terreaux

Bellecour Square

The Gadagne Museum

The Canuts' house

Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

Banks of the Rhone

Museum of Fine Arts

The Paul Bocuse Halls

Our Lady of Fourviere

The Banks of the Saône

Climbs of the Croix-Rousse

Brotteaux district

Lyon Aquarium

Barbe Island

CHRD - resistance museum

Brochier Silk Museum

Guignol Theatre of the Park

Little Guignol Museum

The House of Guignol

Mini World Lyon

The Cinema Museum

Fourvière Museum

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Pierre Bossan

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