Parc de la Tête d Or in Lyon

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Parc de la Tête d Or

France largest urban park (117 hectares) with free zoo, botanical garden, rose garden with 30,000 roses, lake with boat rentals, and velodrome. Perfect for families and nature lovers.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 8, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum2 hours

Recommended3 hours

Maximum6 hours

Entrance Fee

Free

Park, zoo, and botanical garden all free! Boat rental and some activities paid.

Best Time to Visit

Spring for rose garden bloom. Weekday mornings quieter. Zoo closed Tuesdays.

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable

How to Get There

Metro A to Masséna (5 min walk). Bus C1, C4, C5, C6. Multiple entrances around the park.

When to Visit

Best Time

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Good Time

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Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access

Not accessible

Audio guide

Not available

Staff assistance

Not available

Working Hours

Monday06:30 — 20:30

Tuesday06:30 — 20:30

Wednesday06:30 — 20:30

Thursday06:30 — 20:30

Friday06:30 — 20:30

Saturday06:30 — 20:30

Sunday06:30 — 20:30

Note

Park: Summer 6:30-22:30, Winter 6:30-20:30. Zoo: Closed Tuesdays, 9:30-17:00 (winter) or 18:30 (summer). All free!

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