Lyon City Centre 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.
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.
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.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Things to do
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Vieux Lyon 4-Hour Food Tasting Tour
Market Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch with Chef in a Private Atelier
Downtown Lyon Food Tour with Local Food Guide
Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier
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Other neighbourhoods around Lyon City Centre
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
La Presqu'île
Textile Museum and Place Carnot are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
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.
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.
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Cinema and Miniature Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
2nd Arrondissement
Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Textile Museum.
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