Harbour

Halte Fluviale Lyon Confluence

4.1Lyon, France

Maximum length: 91 ft
VHF channel: 18
Maximum draught: 8 ft

River pontoon of 10 berths at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône in central Lyon, alongside the Confluence district.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Moor on the Saône a short distance upstream of the Rhône junction. VHF 18 for lockkeeper coordination on the Rhône navigation. Maximum draught 2.5 m. Watch for commercial traffic and strong current after rainfall.

Practical

About 10 short-stay berths, water and electricity on the pontoon; with so few places book ahead by phone or at capitainerie.Lyonconfluence@gmail.com. Reckon on 19 euros a night up to 12 m and 29 euros above, among the cheapest on the Rhone. No fuel on the pontoon, but a filling station lies about 100 to 200 m upstream on the left bank of the Saone. The halte closes in winter, roughly October to April, though boats can often still tie up and use water and power. Velo'v city bikes are on hand, using the official app. Tram T1 from Musee des Confluences connects to Part-Dieu station in 15 minutes. Shops and restaurants of the Confluence shopping centre at 400 m.

Ashore

Musée des Confluences, housed in a deconstructivist building by the Coop Himmelblau practice, sits on the point itself. Vieux Lyon UNESCO quarter is 2.5 km north on the Saône bank, reachable on foot along the quays.

History

Lyon, founded as Lugdunum in 43 BC, was capital of Roman Gaul. The Confluence district was rebuilt from former goods yards and a wholesale market after 2003 as part of one of Europe's largest inner-city redevelopment programmes.

Key facts

Type: Harbour
Coordinates: 45.74289, 4.81567 (45°44.57'N 4°48.94'E)
Town: Lyon
Country: France
Maximum draught: 8 ft
Maximum length: 91 ft
VHF channel: 18
Phone: +3304 78 38 16 10
Boaters' rating: 4.1/5
Updated: October 15, 2026

Getting there

Halte Fluviale Lyon Confluence lies at 45°44.57'N 4°48.94'E, that is 45.74289, 4.81567 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 18 before entering.

Directions +3304 78 38 16 10VHF 18