Need a toilet in Lyon?

Country: France
Local time zone: Europe/Paris
Local currency: EUR

What the door says in France

Toilettes
WC
Sanisette

Local practice in France

Paris has free public sanisettes. Read the door indicator and instructions: the toilet may be occupied, cleaning or closed.
Station toilets are the paid ones, usually €1–2 at a gate that prefers a card.
Café toilets may be reserved for customers or need a code. Ask staff about access before buying something.

These notes describe general local practice. Fees, hours and entry rules vary by venue; check the listing and any signs when you arrive.

How to ask

French

Français

Excusez-moi, où sont les toilettes ?

Pronunciation: ex-koo-zay MWAH, oo son lay twa-LET
Signs to look for: Toilettes · WC · Sanisette

Always plural. Asking for "la toilette" sounds like you want to freshen up.

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572 toilet listings in Lyon

391 free to use
318 confirmed step-free

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Do public toilets in Lyon cost money?

Paris has free public sanisettes. Read the door indicator and instructions: the toilet may be occupied, cleaning or closed. These notes describe general local practice. Fees, hours and entry rules vary by venue; check the listing and any signs when you arrive.

How do you ask where the toilet is in Lyon?

Excusez-moi, où sont les toilettes ? — ex-koo-zay MWAH, oo son lay twa-LET. On the door: Toilettes · WC · Sanisette.

Does Phoo work in Lyon?

Find a toilet in Lyon and know what to expect: signs to look for, how to ask and tips on fees and access.

How many toilets does Phoo list in Lyon?

Phoo currently lists 572 toilets in Lyon. 391 are free to use. 318 are confirmed step-free. 33 are listed as open around the clock. A typical paid entry costs €1.00.