Confluence
Where the two rivers meet
Confluence is the redeveloped southern tip of the Presqu'île, where the Rhône and the Saône join. Old port buildings and warehouses sit beside new architecture.
The Musée des Confluences, a metal and glass building at the very point of the peninsula, is the anchor of the quarter. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, with a late opening until 22:00 on the first Thursday of the month.
Along the Saône quay, the former sugar warehouse of La Sucrière hosts exhibitions and events. Place Nautique and the Centre Commercial Confluence give the quarter its waterside and shopping side.
Getting there
The Musée des Confluences has its own tram stop. Perrache station, served by metro line A, is the closest main interchange.
What to see
The museum building is the main reason to come, and its terrace faces the meeting of the two rivers. La Sucrière, on Quai Rambaud, is a converted industrial building used for exhibitions and events.
A walk along the Saône quay links Perrache to the museum and passes Place Nautique.
Where to eat and drink
The Centre Commercial Confluence has restaurants and cafes. The Musée des Confluences also lists a gift shop and restaurants on its own site.
Nearby neighbourhoods
The best of Confluence
Things to do in Confluence
What's on in Confluence
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Lyon Burlesque Festival Theatre and shows
13 to 14 Nov · Marché Gare, Salle Paul Garcin
Show at Marché Gare, Salle Paul Garcin, listed on the Ville de Lyon agenda.
Map · Source: Ville de Lyon
Exhibition: Animal Cult Exhibition
On now, until 15 Aug 2027 · Musée des Confluences
Temporary exhibition on animals and worship at the museum.
Map · Source: Musée des Confluences · Animal culte
Exhibition: Mali, When Animals Dance Exhibition
On now, until 7 Feb 2027 · Musée des Confluences
Temporary exhibition on animals in Malian masquerades at the museum.
Map · Source: Musée des Confluences · Au Mali, quand les animaux dansent
Exhibition: North Korea Exhibition
On now, until 2 Jan 2028 · Musée des Confluences
Temporary exhibition on North Korea at the museum.
Map · Source: Musée des Confluences · Corée du Nord
Nouvelle édition iD.D'ART Activities
21 to 22 Nov · La Sucrière
Fair at La Sucrière, listed on the Ville de Lyon agenda.
Map · Source: Ville de Lyon
Science film: The Animal Kingdom Film
Sat 21 Nov · Musée des Confluences
Film screening followed by a science discussion.
17:15 · Map · Source: Musée des Confluences · Ciné-Science · Le règne animal
Science film: Wolf Children Film
Sat 21 Nov · Musée des Confluences
Film screening followed by a science discussion.
14:00 · Map · Source: Musée des Confluences · Ciné-Science · Les Enfants loups, Ame et Yuki
Arthur H, Nicolas Repac and Benjamin Flao: Techniciens du Sacré Concert
Sat 28 Nov · Musée des Confluences
Concert with drawing by Arthur H, Nicolas Repac and Benjamin Flao in the museum.
20:00 · Map · Source: Musée des Confluences · Arthur H, Nicolas Repac et Benjamin Flao · Techniciens du Sacré
Visite guidée du Musée des Confluences Tours and walks
Sat 28 Nov · Musée des Confluences
Guided visit of the Musée des Confluences, meeting in front of the museum, printed as free with registration from 13 Nov 2026.
Free · 10:30 to 12:15 · Map · Source: Bibliothèque municipale de Lyon
Miyazaki landscapes: Les Debussy quartet Concert
Sun 29 Nov · Musée des Confluences
Concert by the Debussy quartet around the music of Miyazaki films.
16:00 · Map · Source: Musée des Confluences · Dans les paysages de Miyazaki · Les Debussy
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S festival Festival
9 to 13 Dec · Lyon Confluence
Festival at Lyon Confluence, listed on the Ville de Lyon agenda.
Map · Source: Ville de Lyon
Show 1 event nearby, outside Confluence
Cours Bayard market Market
Thursday and Sunday. Next: Sun 15 Nov · Cours Bayard, Lyon 2e
A market with food and other stalls at Cours Bayard in Lyon 2e, running Thursday and Sunday, as listed in the Métropole de Lyon's open data on market sites.
Free entry · Map · Source: Métropole de Lyon (open data, Licence Ouverte 2.0) · Marché Cours Bayard
Live music in Confluence
- Le Sucre 30 upcoming gigs
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