Tonkin Sud Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Things to do
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Lyon: Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour
Top hotels in Tonkin Sud
![Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/907700/907673/42defcc6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9700/9625/2a58edc2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024
![Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/890000/889956/45b39ef7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
![Grand Hotel Des Terreaux](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1620000/1615700/1615604/7bed45c1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 May 2024
![Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5150000/5143600/5143587/72fa9cc9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024
![NH Lyon Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2870000/2867500/2867430/e9aa04bc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Tonkin Sud
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6th Arrondissement
Consider a visit to Tête d'Or Park and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in 6th Arrondissement. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Massena Station or Foch Station.
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Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
While you're in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, take in top sights like Part Dieu Mall or Oxygen Tower, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.
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3rd Arrondissement
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Archives Départementales Tram Stop to see more of the city.
![Lyon showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76995-Les-Cordeliers.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
![Lyon Opera featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77179-Lyon-Opera.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
1st Arrondissement
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in 1st Arrondissement. Top attractions like Place des Terreaux and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Croix Paquet Station or Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.
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La Guillotière
Appreciated for its restaurants and riverfront, you might consider exploring La Guillotière. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Sergent Blandan Park, and jump on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station to get around the city.
More to explore for Tonkin Sud
- Groupama Stadium
- Bellecour Square
- Tête d'Or Park
- Eurexpo Lyon
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Musée des Confluences
- Lyon National Opera
- Matmut Stadium
- The Village Outlet
- Parc des Oiseaux
- Lyon-Villeurbanne Médipôle
- Interpol Headquarters
- Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage