Place Bellecour Area Walk (Self Guided), Lyon, France

Place Bellecour Area Walk (Self Guided), Lyon

The Presqu'ile district has a lot going for it with its many shops, beautiful century-old buildings and immaculate streets. One of the most popular attractions here is the Place Bellecour, its finest square.

This huge pedestrian plaza is the fourth largest square in France and its east and west sides are lined by elegant 19th-century buildings. At the center is an equestrian statue of King Louis XIV, which was installed in the square in 1825. Look down at the base of this monument to see two allegorical statues of the Sa么ne and the Rh么ne rivers. There is also a statue of the French aviator, writer and poet Antoine de Saint-Exup茅ry.

Leading off the magnificent square is rue Victor Hugo, one of the swankiest streets in the city and a popular shopping destination. You will find franchised shops and large affordable chains here. The road will also take you to the Place Carnot, another delightful square. Take a seat at one of the bars or restaurants lining the square and enjoy the views of five and six-story 19th-century buildings. If you are still in the mood for a spot of shopping, go to the rue Auguste Comte. Look around shops selling arts, antiques and decorations.

How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,500 cities, can be found on the app "51爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Lyon

Guide Name: Place Bellecour Area Walk
Guide Location: France » Lyon
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Author: Linda

1) Place Bellecour

2) Place Bellecour

3) Place Bellecour

4) Rue Victor Hugo

5) Place Ampere

6) Place Carnot

7) Place Carnot

8) Place Antonin Poncet

9) Place Antonin Poncet

10) Rue des Marronniers

11) Rue des Marronniers

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