Berges du Rhône

The Berges du Rhône in Lyon stretch five kilometers from the Tête d'Or to the Parc de Gerland, forming a spacious landscape of parks and promenades along the river. This modern area was created between 2005 and 2007 by transforming ten hectares of land, with former park areas removed to make way for recreational space. The project traces its roots to the embankments built in the 19th century, mainly after the flood of 1856, to protect the riverbanks.

Today, visitors enjoy extensive walking and cycling paths that run right along the water and invite you to linger. On the right bank you'll find the Cité Internationale, a cultural complex with the Museum of Contemporary Art, movie theaters, and the Palais des Congrès. These facilities were built on the site of the former trade fair grounds, which moved to Chassieu in 1984.

Additional attractions such as the Parc Saint-Clair and the Passerelle de la Paix, a 220-meter pedestrian bridge that opened in 2013, connect the two banks and enrich the cityscape. The carefully designed quais on both sides, named after historical figures, invite you to spend relaxed hours in nature in the middle of the city.