



Jardin de la Place Sathonay
Lyon
Tucked at the foot of Croix-Rousse, this shady square feels more like a Provençal village corner than downtown Lyon. Bring a pastis, join a game of pétanque, or simply watch locals linger over newspapers beneath the plane trees.
Classic pétanque games
Village square atmosphere
Shaded by plane trees
Quiet local hideaway
Tips
🏘️"more like a cozy village square than a city park"
🌳"quieter than Place des Terreaux"
Jardin de la Place Sathonay
LyonOpen




Tucked at the foot of Croix-Rousse, this shady square feels more like a Provençal village corner than downtown Lyon. Bring a pastis, join a game of pétanque, or simply watch locals linger over newspapers beneath the plane trees.
Classic pétanque games
Village square atmosphere
Shaded by plane trees
Quiet local hideaway
Tips
🏘️"more like a cozy village square than a city park"
🌳"quieter than Place des Terreaux"