Lyon Part Dieu luggage storage

About Lyon Part Dieu

Its name may mean 'Property of God' in French, but Lyon Part Dieu Train Station belongs, in fact, to the Paris-Lyon-Marseille railway, one of the busiest and oldest railway lines in the country. After all, Paris and Marseille are the two biggest cities in France, and Lyon lies roughly halfway between them. No wonder, then, that this city is often regarded as the place where southern France meets the north and vice versa.

Lyon is also known as the home of French gastronomy. This is where the art form now known as French cuisine was first codified and developed, and it's still home to some of the best restaurants in the country, if not the world. An ancient city with pre-Roman origins, Lyon is a fascinating place to explore, and although it gets plenty of visitors each year, it still flies a little under the radar compared to Paris.

Lyon Part Dieu is the gateway to everything the city has to offer. The busiest train station in France outside of Paris, the station is a meeting point for high-speed intercity trains along with regional services. Located to the east of the city's ancient heart, you can start exploring what Lyon has to offer right from Lyon Part Dieu itself.

But first, you'll need to find luggage storage facilities where you can leave your bags behind. Lyon Part Dieu does offer luggage storage options in the form of luggage lockers near the ticket office, but these lockers often fill up, and even a large locker can only hold bags of a certain size. Instead, consider luggage storage services like the one Bounce offers, which can help you find luggage storage facilities that can store any size of bags for as long as you need - often at far cheaper prices than the left luggage locations in the station itself.

Top attractions near Lyon Part Dieu

Institut d'art contemporain de Villeurbanne luggage storage

Located right outside Lyon Part Dieu Station, this interesting art museum celebrates the work of both local and international artists. You'll find an ever-changing range of temporary exhibitions here, so it's always worth visiting when you're in town to see what's new. A great place to spend an hour or two while waiting for a train, this museum has no luggage lockers, so make sure to take advantage of luggage storage facilities near Lyon Part Dieu before you visit.

Westfield La Part-Dieu luggage storage

Part of the station complex itself, this huge shopping mall is home to well-known retailers like FNAC and Primark. There's also a well-stocked food court with lots of fast-food outlets where you can grab something to eat while you shop. After you've picked up some new purchases, take advantage of Bounce's local luggage storage services to look after your bags so that you can continue to explore the city from Lyon Part Dieu and know that your bags will be safely looked after until you come back to pick them up.

Lyon Botanical Garden luggage storage

Just a short walk from Lyon Part Dieu, the graceful greenhouses of this beautiful botanical garden go back to 1857 when the garden was first opened. Home to thousands of different species of plants, including native and tropical varieties, this is a great place to wander and admire biodiversity while getting some fresh air. There are no luggage lockers at the Garden itself, so it's best to store bags at a convenient Lyon Part Dieu luggage storage first.

Musée de l'imprimerie et de la communication graphique luggage storage

Located in the old town of Lyon, just a short walk across the Rhône River, this intriguing museum explores the history of the printed word from the 15th century up to the present day. Lyon was once a major center for printing, and you can learn more about the importance it had in the city at this underrated museum. Tickets are very affordable, but there are no luggage lockers on site, so don't forget to store luggage before you visit so you won't be turned away.

Transport options at Lyon Part Dieu

Gare Part-Dieu V.Merle luggage storage

Located just beneath Lyon Part Dieu station, this Metro station is connected to Line B of the Lyon subway system. As for luggage storage facilities, the lockers at the station or a nearby Bounce location are ideal.

Gare Part-Dieu Villette luggage storage

This tram station sits right outside the train station and makes it easy to connect with the city's streetcar lines. There is no luggage storage at this open-air station, so leave yours behind for a few hours or longer with a convenient Bounce luggage storage service.

Local tips and insider info

• Lyon Part Dieu Station might be the biggest and busiest in Lyon, but it's not the only one. Check your tickets carefully, as Lyon Perrache is another major station serving Lyon, and you don't want to wind up at the wrong one of Lyon's train stations when you're rushing to make a connection.
• Thanks to the shopping mall it's attached to, Lyon Part Dieu has almost endless options for shopping and dining at the station itself. However, Lyon is such a great food city that you should definitely head out of the station itself to eat if you possibly can. Just a short Metro or train ride will be enough to bring you into the center of the city, where you can explore family-run restaurants, some of which have been in business for decades.
• Consider purchasing a Lyon City Card. As well as giving you free public transportation, this provides free or reduced-price admission to some of the top museums in this historic city, making your trip much more affordable.

Conclusion

Lyon is a fascinating city well worth visiting, and Part Dieu Station makes it easy to get to and from the city. Along with the older Lyon Perrache Station, Lyon Part Dieu makes it easy to connect with Marseille's St. Charles Station and Paris Gare de Lyon. With such great transit connections to the rest of the country, there's really no excuse not to visit this fascinating, ancient, and vibrant city for yourself.