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Place des Terreaux

Place des Terreaux
Photo: Corentin Eustacchi, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Place des Terreaux serves as a central public square in Lyon's Presqu'île area. The Bartholdi fountain stands at its center with four horses and a chariot. The square is bordered by Lyon City Hall on one side and the Museum of Fine Arts on the other.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 8 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

Visiting Place des Terreaux: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Evenings for fountain lights
Getting there
Metro line C to Hôtel de Ville - Louis Pradel station

Lyon itineraries with Place des Terreaux

Day 8 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

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How Place des Terreaux fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Les Halles de Lyon Paul BocuseLyon
  2. 12:00Place des TerreauxLyon
  3. 14:00Croix-Rousse muralsLyon
  4. 16:30Musée des ConfluencesLyon
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Place des Terreaux FAQs

Is Place des Terreaux free to visit?

Yes. The square is a public space with no entry fee.

What is the main feature of Place des Terreaux?

The Bartholdi fountain with its large sculpture group in the center.

Are there cafes around Place des Terreaux?

Yes. Several cafes and restaurants line the edges of the square.

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