The Perrache district
What to do, what to see, where to eat? We tell you all
Experience Lyon as a local
Le Simplon welcomes you to a neighborhood that’s alive with footsteps, morning cafés and local markets.
Between Perrache train station, the banks of the Rhône and the quiet alleyways of Ainay, this is where you’ll discover Lyon without the artifice. The Presqu “île, Bellecour and Confluence are just a few minutes” walk away, and there’s no shortage of good places to go: old-fashioned bouchons, corner bookshops, flea markets that tell stories.
This is a city to be experienced on foot, with your nose in the air and your eyes curious. Every street corner has something to say – sometimes in silence, sometimes in accent.
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Brasserie Georges: a culinary and historical journey in Lyon
Since 1836, the Brasserie Georges has stood opposite Perrache station like a movie set, where seafood, naughty dishes and old-fashioned service mingle. A Lyon institution par excellence, Brasserie Georges is much more than a restaurant: it’s a show in its own right. Good news: it’s just a stone’s throw from the Simplon… and always on time.
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Musée des Confluences: a journey to the heart of knowledge
At the tip of the Presqu’île, where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, a vessel of glass and steel emerges: the Musée des Confluences. At the crossroads of civilization, science and imagination, it tells a different story of the world. An unmissable visit to nourish the spirit… and feast the eyes.
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Visit Place Carnot, a witness to Lyon’s history
Just a stone’s throw from Perrache, Place Carnot exudes the gentleness of Lyon. Markets, terraces, century-old plane trees… Here, you can linger over a coffee or a praline brioche. It’s an inviting place to take a break, a little corner of the city where the city slows down just enough.
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Must-see tours Lyon Perrache
Located in the heart of the Presqu’île, Lyon Perrache station is much more than just a transportation hub. It’s the ideal springboard for discovering the hidden treasures of the city center: colorful markets, historic alleyways, must-see museums and lively squares. Here’s our selection of not-to-be-missed sights just a stone’s throw from Perrache.
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Confluence, the district that is reinventing Lyon
Between the Rhône and Saône rivers, Confluence is Lyon’s urban laboratory: bold architecture, trendy boutiques, waterside promenades and green spaces to breathe. A district where innovation meets relaxation, ideal for strolling, shopping or discovering Lyon’s new scene.
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Best bistronomic restaurants – Perrache
A blend of tradition and creativity, Perrache’s bistronomic restaurants offer refined, no-frills cuisine, with a focus on local produce. Authentic addresses full of character, perfect for a business lunch or dinner with friends, a stone’s throw from the station and the heart of the Presqu’île.