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Lyon 03, Lyon — Area Guide & Where to Stay
The 3rd arrondissement of Lyon stretches east from the Rhône, a left-bank district built around the Part-Dieu hub and the Tour To-Lyon.
About Lyon 03
Where to stay in Lyon 03
Each area has its own feel; here's who each one suits.
The 3rd arrondissement of Lyon draws travellers to the streets around Part-Dieu, the district's rail and business core on the left bank of the Rhône. Arrivals land here first. Rooms near the Tour To-Lyon and the station put trains, offices and the shops of the quarter within reach, while quieter blocks toward the Piscine Garibaldi and the Musée des Hospices Civils de Lyon suit those who prefer calmer nights away from the terminus.
About Lyon 03
What are the main landmarks in Lyon 03?
The 3rd arrondissement of Lyon mixes tall modern building with older parish churches. The Tour To-Lyon rises over the Part-Dieu quarter, while the Musée des Hospices Civils de Lyon and the Musée des moulages de Lyon hold the district's collections. Faith marks the side streets.
The Église Saint-André, the Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de Lyon and the église Saint-Sacrement de Lyon stand among the blocks east of the Rhône.
What is the history of Lyon 03?
The 3rd arrondissement of Lyon rose on the left bank of the Rhône as the city spread east across the plain. Roman kilns once worked this ground, and the site of the Samian ware production centre records that early industry. Later it filled with churches and civic works.
The Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de Lyon and the Musée des Hospices Civils de Lyon trace the quarter's growth from open fields into the dense district that later gained the Part-Dieu terminus.
Where is Lyon 03?
The 3rd arrondissement of Lyon lies on the left bank of the Rhône, spreading east across the flat plain toward the edge of neighbouring Villeurbanne.
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Updated July 2026