2nd arrondissement of Lyon

On the southern tip of the Presqu'île peninsula, the dynamic 2nd arrondissement is packed with international stores and malls on elegant boulevards. Tree-lined Place Bellecour is dominated by a vast statue of Louis XIV, and the futuristic Confluence Museum displays mummies and skeletons. Post-industrial La Sucrière cultural center hosts raves and exhibitions, while hip bars and cafes fill the backstreets.