Jardin des Chartreux
Clinging to the Pentes de la Croix-Rousse on the Saône side, the Jardin des Chartreux covers about one hectare almost vertically above the river. It runs along cours Général-Giraud and is crossed by the passage Gonin, a footpath that descends to quai Saint-Vincent. A green balcony over the Saône.
A balcony garden
The Jardin des Chartreux is a Lyon park of about one hectare in the 1st arrondissement on the Pentes de la Croix-Rousse, on the Saône side and almost vertically above the river. Its elevated position makes it a good place to watch the city from a patch of greenery.
The passage Gonin
The garden runs along cours Général-Giraud between rue de la Muette and place Rouville. It is crossed by the passage Gonin, a pedestrian path linking cours Général-Giraud to quai Saint-Vincent along the Saône. A walk down that leads to the river. No hours are given: check before you come.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Jardin des Chartreux?
In the 1st arrondissement, on the Pentes de la Croix-Rousse, Saône side.
Can you walk down to the Saône?
Yes, via the passage Gonin, a footpath reaching quai Saint-Vincent.
How big is it?
About one hectare.
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