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Home for this marvelous historic hotel is the spectacular City of Lyon, one of France’s most exalted communities. Dazzling and dramatic, it has sat at the confluence of the majestic Rhône and Saône rivers since the height of the Roman Empire. The Hôtel Carlton Lyon specifically resides within the city’s famed Place de la République, which has been part of its celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. Outstanding cultural attractions abound nearby, too, such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Opéra Nouvel. And with the Cordeliers metro station just a short walk away, guests staying at the hotel can easily access the Lyon’s entire historical city center known as the Presqu'île. Start experiencing this remarkable destination first-hand by making a reservation at the Hôtel Carlton Lyon!
Nearest Airport
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) – 30 km/18.64 miles
Hotel Address
4 rue Jussieu, Lyon
France 69002
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Aquarium of Lyon
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Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
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Célestins, Theater of Lyon
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Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière
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Grand Parc Miribel Jonage
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Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
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Jardin Botanique de Lyon (Lyon Botanical Garden)
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La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
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Les Subsistances
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Musée Lumière
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Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon
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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
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Musée des Confluences
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Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs
Explore textiles and decorative arts from the 17th and 18th centuries at the Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs.
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Musées Gadagne
Discover the extensive history of Lyon at the Musées Gadagne.
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Opéra Nouvel
Explore the historic home of the Opéra National de Lyon.
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Parc de la Tête d'Or
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Place des Jacobins
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Théâtre Gallo Romain
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Zoo de Lyon
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