Quai de la Pêcherie Booksellers' Market – Lyon 1st

The Quai de la Pêcherie Booksellers' Market, a literary treasure on the Saône

The Quai de la Pêcherie Booksellers' Market is one of Lyon's most iconic and long-established book markets. Set outdoors on the banks of the Saône in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, this permanent market gathers a community of passionate booksellers every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm, offering a unique selection of works: old and rare books, second-hand books, comics, magazines, sheet music, old postcards, prints, posters and historical documents. The stalls line the quayside in an idyllic setting, facing the reflections of the Saône and the Renaissance architecture of the Presqu'île facades.

The Quai de la Pêcherie and Lyon's 1st arrondissement, historic heart of the Presqu'île

The Quai de la Pêcherie runs along the Saône in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, one of the city's most historic neighbourhoods. Located between the Presqu'île and the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, this area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Lyon's most picturesque spaces. Nearby are the Place des Terreaux, the City Hall, the Museum of Fine Arts and the famous traboules of Vieux-Lyon.