Place des Terreaux in Lyon

Place des Terreaux

Historic square featuring the famous Bartholdi Fountain (by the sculptor of Statue of Liberty), Lyon City Hall (17th century), and Museum of Fine Arts. 69 fountains embedded in the ground create a stunning nighttime illumination.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 9, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum0.5 hours

Recommended0.5 hours

Maximum1 hours

Entrance Fee

Free

Public square - always free. Museum of Fine Arts nearby (separate ticket).

Best Time to Visit

Evening for fountain illumination. December for Festival of Lights spectacular displays on City Hall.

Crowd Level

High — many people

How to Get There

Metro A and C to Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel. Square is directly at the metro exit.

When to Visit

Best Time

AprMayJunSepOctDec

Good Time

MarJulAugNov

Working Hours

24 hours

Note

Public square open 24/7. Fountains illuminated at night. City Hall visits by appointment only.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

8°

78%3 м/с

Today

17°5°

Tomorrow

17°5°

Sat

16°2°

Sun

15°5°

Mon

17°1°

Tue

17°3°

Wed

20°6°

6°

0°Jan

8°

1°Feb

13°

4°Mar

16°

7°Apr

21°

11°May

25°

14°Jun

28°

17°Jul

27°

16°Aug

23°

13°Sep

17°

9°Oct

11°

4°Nov

7°

2°Dec