Tour Part-Dieu
Rising above Lyon’s skyline, Tour Part-Dieu—often nicknamed “the Pencil” for its distinctive shape—offers one of the city’s most striking vantage points. Built in 1977, the tower stands 164 meters high, making it the tallest building in Lyon and a landmark of the Part-Dieu business district. Its observation deck provides sweeping views across the Rhône and Saône rivers, the historic old town, and on clear days, even the distant Alps. More than just an office tower, it has become a symbol of modern Lyon, contrasting with the city’s Renaissance architecture and Roman heritage. For visitors, the experience combines architectural curiosity with breathtaking panoramas, making Tour Part-Dieu an essential stop for those wishing to see Lyon from above.
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Tour Part-Dieu is located at 129 Rue Servient in the La Part-Dieu district of Lyon's 3rd arrondissement. It is a prominent skyscraper known locally as "Le Crayon" (The Pencil) due to its distinctive cylindrical shape topped with a pyramid. The tower sits in the heart of Lyon's major business and commercial district, directly adjacent to the large La Part-Dieu shopping center and near the Gare Part-Dieu train station, a central hub for regional and high-speed rail connections. Surrounding the tower are numerous office buildings, restaurants, cafes, and transportation links, with several cultural spots and the expansive Parc de la Tête d'Or (home to the Zoo de Lyon) within walking distance, offering a mix of urban convenience and nearby green spaces. This location makes it a key landmark and a bustling area for business and leisure in Lyon.
Museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Museum
Lugdunum – Musée & Théâtres Romains
Museum
Musée Lumière
Museum
Musée Cinéma & Miniature
Museum
Musée d’Art Contemporain
Museum
Musée de l’Imprimerie et de la Communication Graphique
Museum
Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Museum
Musée d’Histoire de Lyon
Museum
Musée des Arts de la Marionnette
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Musée d’Art Religieux de Fourvière
Museum
Maison des Canuts
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Musée Henri Malartre
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Musée Jean Couty
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Musée Urbain Tony Garnier
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Association Soierie Vivante
Museum
Musée Soieries Brochier
Museum
Musée d’Histoire de la Médecine et de la Pharmacie
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Musée des Moulages
Museum
Théâtre des Célestins
Theatre
Théâtre des Marronniers
Theatre
Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
Theatre
Théâtre Guignol de la Croix-Rousse
Theatre
Lugdunum Roman Theatre
Theatre
Théâtre Tête d’Or
Theatre
Improvidence Café-Théâtre
Theatre
Galerie Ceysson & Bénétière
Gallery
Galerie Valérie Eymeric
Gallery
Galerie Racont’Arts
Gallery
Galerie Carré d’artistes
Gallery
Galerie Le Réverbère
Gallery
Galerie MASUREL
Gallery
Galerie Vrais Rêves
Gallery
Palais archiépiscopal de Lyon
Historical Landmark
Château de La Motte
Castle
Fort de Loyasse
Fortress
Fort de Vaise
Historical Landmark
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Basilica
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Cathedral
Basilique Saint-Martin d’Ainay
Basilica
Église Saint-Nizier
Church
Église Saint-Bonaventure
Basilica
Église Saint-Polycarpe
Church
Église Saint-Just
Church
Lyon Armenian Genocide Memorial
Memorial
War Memorial on Île du Souvenir
Historical Landmark
Fontaine Bartholdi
Tourist attractions
Monument de la République
Historical Landmark
Le Veilleur de Pierre
Cultural landmark
Statue de l’Allégorie de la Ville de Lyon
Historical Landmark
Mémorial de la Shoah
Memorial
Parc de la Tête d'Or
Park
Jardin Botanique
Botanical Garden
Parc des Hauteurs
Park
Jardin Rosa Mir
Garden
Parc Sergent Blandan
Park
Roseraie Internationale
Botanical Garden
Zoo de Lyon
Zoo
Aquarium de Lyon
Aquarium
Tour Métallique de Fourvière
Observation deck