Presqu鈥櫭甽e Shopping Walk (Self Guided), Lyon
Few things are harder to beat than strolling through the fashionable streets of the Presqu鈥櫭甽e district for a spot of window shopping, especially on a sunny day. This is the principle commercial area of Lyons and it boasts more than 3,000 shops. It also exudes charm, elegance and beauty.
The district sits between the banks of the Sa么ne and the Rh么ne rivers and many of the shops can be found beneath the grand facades of 19th-century Haussmannian buildings. Expect to see some very well and expensively dressed people on the streets as many people come to Presqu鈥櫭甽e to be seen.
Most visitors head to the rue de la Republique, the main shopping street in Lyon. It is similar to the Champs Elysee in Paris in that it is home to some very upscale boutiques and large department stores. You will also find high-street chains, quirky boutiques and large national and international chains here.
Among the district's other main shopping streets is rue du Pr茅sident Edouard Herriot, which was laid out in the 1860s. Whatever you are looking to buy, there鈥檚 a good chance you鈥檒l find it among the shops, boutiques and stores of Presqu鈥櫭甽e. And from some of sites in the district you鈥檒l be able to take in river views.
The district sits between the banks of the Sa么ne and the Rh么ne rivers and many of the shops can be found beneath the grand facades of 19th-century Haussmannian buildings. Expect to see some very well and expensively dressed people on the streets as many people come to Presqu鈥櫭甽e to be seen.
Most visitors head to the rue de la Republique, the main shopping street in Lyon. It is similar to the Champs Elysee in Paris in that it is home to some very upscale boutiques and large department stores. You will also find high-street chains, quirky boutiques and large national and international chains here.
Among the district's other main shopping streets is rue du Pr茅sident Edouard Herriot, which was laid out in the 1860s. Whatever you are looking to buy, there鈥檚 a good chance you鈥檒l find it among the shops, boutiques and stores of Presqu鈥櫭甽e. And from some of sites in the district you鈥檒l be able to take in river views.
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Presqu鈥櫭甽e Shopping Walk Map
Guide Name: Presqu鈥櫭甽e Shopping Walk
Guide Location: France » Lyon
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Author: Linda
Guide Location: France » Lyon
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Author: Linda
1) Place Saint-Nizier, Saint-Nizier Church
2) Rue de Brest
3) Rue de Brest
4) Place des Jacobins
5) Rue du Pr茅sident Edouard Herriot
6) Rue du Pr茅sident Edouard Herriot
7) Rue du Pr茅sident Edouard Herriot
8) Rue de la Republique corner with Rue Tupin
9) Place de la Republique
10) Rue de la Republique
11) Rue de la Republique
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