Park

Jardin botanique de Lyon

Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon

Address
Parc de la Tête d'or, 69006 Lyon
Hours
Daily
9:30 to 17:00

From 15 October to 14 April 9:30 to 17:00, greenhouses close at 16:30. From 15 April to 14 October 9:30 to 18:00, greenhouses close at 17:30 (17:00 on Sundays and public holidays). Entry stops 15 minutes before closing. Free.

Source: lyon.fr, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Glasshouse and lawns of the Jardin botanique in the Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon
Photo: Ana Rey / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Botanical garden of 8 hectares of greenhouses and outdoor collections, some labelled by the IUCN, with a rose garden telling the history of the rose.

Cost Free
Time needed 1.5 hours
FreeRainy day

What the guides say about Jardin botanique de Lyon

It has a 16-hectare lake, a rose garden, and a free zoo that's closed on Tuesdays, plus a botanical garden with greenhouses.

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Nearby

Parc zoologique de Lyon Park · 3 min walk Free zoo of 8 hectares inside the park, one of the oldest in France, with an African plain and the Forêts d'Asie area holding 25 threatened species. Véritable Théâtre Guignol du Parc de la Tête d'Or Special · 4 min walk Traditional Guignol puppet theatre in the park, performing the classic Lyon shows since 1948. Roseraie internationale Park · 6 min walk Rose garden of 50,000 square metres, one of three in the park, alongside a rose garden for the international new-rose competition and the botanical... Chalet du Parc Cafe · 7 min walk Restored lakeside chalet reopened in September 2026 with a local-produce restaurant, workshops, exhibitions and a forest serious game. Ancienne gare des Brotteaux Landmark · 11 min walk Station built from 1904 to 1908 by Paul d'Arbaut, closed to trains in 1983, now an auction hall and offices, listed as a monument historique in 1982. Marché alimentaire Tête d'Or Market · 12 min walk Food market of 36 traders on place Elmaleh selling fruit and vegetables, cheese, meat, poultry, charcuterie, fish and flowers.

Around Parc de la Tête d'Or

A free park of 105 hectares, plus the Brotteaux streets around it

The Parc de la Tête d'Or opened in the late 1850s and is among the largest urban parks in France, with a lake, a botanical garden, a zoo and rose gardens, all free. The Cité Internationale and the Brotteaux district sit along its edges.

Parc de la Tête d'Or has 12 places on the Roam Lyon map: 4 parks and gardens, 3 landmarks, 1 special spot, 1 cafe, 1 museum, 1 market and 1 church or cathedral. Read the Parc de la Tête d'Or guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Jardin botanique de Lyon?
Parc de la Tête d'or, 69006 Lyon.
What are the opening hours of Jardin botanique de Lyon?
Daily 9:30 to 17:00. From 15 October to 14 April 9:30 to 17:00, greenhouses close at 16:30. From 15 April to 14 October 9:30 to 18:00, greenhouses close at 17:30 (17:00 on Sundays and public holidays). Entry stops 15 minutes before closing. Free.
How much does Jardin botanique de Lyon cost?
Nothing. Jardin botanique de Lyon is free to visit.
How long do you need at Jardin botanique de Lyon?
Plan for 1.5 hours.

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