Mosques in Lyon

Lyon, the third largest city in France and capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is home to a vibrant and well-established Muslim community. Located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, the Lyon metropolitan area has approximately 1.4 million inhabitants. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, the city offers several mosques spread across different arrondissements, providing accessible and welcoming places of worship.

Where to find mosques in Lyon

Lyon's mosques are primarily concentrated in the eastern and southern arrondissements. The 8th arrondissement hosts the Mosquée El-Houda and the Mosquée Badr Eddine, two significant places of worship for the local community. In the 7th arrondissement, the Mosquée Es-Salem and the Mosquée El Oulfa offer daily prayers and religious education classes. The 9th arrondissement, on the right bank of the Saône, is home to the Mosquée Et-Tawba and the Mosquée Koba. The 3rd arrondissement, near the Part-Dieu district, also has prayer facilities. This geographical spread ensures that most residents can find a mosque close to their home or workplace.

Getting around

Lyon benefits from one of the most developed public transport networks in France. The metro system, with four lines (A, B, C, and D), efficiently serves the city's various neighbourhoods. Tram lines T1 through T7 complement this network, particularly reaching the outer arrondissements where several mosques are located. The TCL bus network covers the entire metropolitan area. The two TGV stations, Part-Dieu and Perrache, allow travellers coming from Paris, Marseille, or Geneva to easily reach Lyon's places of worship. Part-Dieu station is just a few minutes by public transport from the mosques in the 3rd and 7th arrondissements.

Ramadan and religious celebrations

During the month of Ramadan, Lyon's mosques adjust their schedules to welcome worshippers for Tarawih prayers. Prayer halls expand their capacity, and some organise communal iftars. For Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, outdoor prayers or services held in specially rented venues supplement the regular mosque offerings. It is advisable to check times and locations directly with each mosque, as they may change from year to year.

The Lyon metropolitan area

Beyond Lyon proper, the metropolitan area includes numerous mosques in neighbouring cities. Villeurbanne, which directly borders Lyon, has several places of worship. Vénissieux, Vaulx-en-Velin, Saint-Priest, Bron, and Caluire-et-Cuire also host active mosques. These satellite cities are well connected to central Lyon by public transport, making it easy to access different prayer facilities according to your needs. Our directory covers all of these municipalities to help you find the nearest mosque.