The Elegant Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice: A Bridge to Lyon's History

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, head towards Lyon city center. Use the A6 or A7 motorways to reach the city. Once in Lyon, follow signs for 'Vieux Lyon' or 'Presqu'île'. Park at one of the nearby public parking facilities like 'Parking des Célestins' or 'Parking Saint-Jean'. From there, it's a short walk to the Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice. The bridge is located at Passerelle du Palais de Justice, 69005 Lyon, and you will see signs leading you to it.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice using public transportation, take the metro line B to 'Vieux Lyon' station. Exit the station and follow the signs towards the Saône River. Once you reach the riverbank, you can walk towards the Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice, which is just a few minutes away. Alternatively, you can take tram line T1 to 'Hotel de Ville' stop, then walk towards the river to find the bridge. A single metro or tram ticket costs about €1.90.

• Walking

  If you are already in the vicinity of Lyon's historic district, the Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice is easily accessible on foot. From 'Place Bellecour', walk towards the Saône River. Cross over the Rue de la République, and continue walking north along the riverbank until you reach the bridge. This walk will take approximately 15-20 minutes, offering you scenic views of the river and the city.