Title: 1st Arrondissement Travel Guide: Best of 1st Arrondissement, Lyon Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in 1st Arrondissement](https://expedia.co.uk/1st-Arrondissement-Lyon-Hotels.0-n6187725-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Lyon](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lyon.d6180797.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lyon](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lyon.d6180797.Travel-Guide-Activities)[1st Arrondissement Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-1st-Arrondissement.d6187725.Car-Hire-Guide)[1st Arrondissement Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/1st-Arrondissement.d6187725.Holidays-City-Breaks) # 1st Arrondissement Travel Guide ## Lyon ![Lyon Opera featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065325/933a9e3c-cf4f-4687-82be-873eb83a4f55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lyon Opera featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065325/933a9e3c-cf4f-4687-82be-873eb83a4f55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lyon Opera featuring a square or plaza, a fountain and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065325/84229b2a-c4e7-4292-9143-d93cbc87edab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lyon Opera featuring a square or plaza, outdoor art and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065325/2076aa37-2797-4b64-97f7-27e2e26b5885.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lyon National Opera featuring a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065325/510462b0-7387-4d7a-8819-f1e278880eae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit 1st Arrondissement Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Lyon travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyon.dx6180797) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Terreaux Square showing a square or plaza, a fountain and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501598/abe0ad31-6663-499f-9ceb-897e74570dec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Place-Des-Terreaux-Lyon-City-Centre.d6065319.Attraction) ![Terreaux Square showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501598/6b8b8695-092e-40bc-9be5-c2646dd184f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-De-Ville-De-Lyon-Lyon-City-Centre.d501598.Attraction) ![Lyon Opera which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065325/9958dcfa-8cc4-4912-9433-0c889034ff0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyon National Opera Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyon-National-Opera-Lyon-City-Centre.d6065325.Attraction) ![Lyon Museum of Fine Arts which includes street scenes, a square or plaza and cycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501604/ef41cad9-a21f-4a3e-aa33-43ee3f3d8980.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon Learn about the history of art by browsing up to 70 rooms full of creative treasures that come from varying time periods and genres. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Fine-Arts-Of-Lyon-Lyon-City-Centre.d501604.Attraction) ![La Cour des Voraces est une cour d'immeuble lyonnais, célèbre pour son monumental escalier de façade de six étages (escalier à volées libres). C'est une impressionnante traboule qui permet de passer du 9 de la place Colbert au 14 de la montée de Saint-Sébastien ou au 29 rue Imbert-Colomès. Située sur les pentes de la Croix-Rousse, la Cour des Voraces est un symbole lyonnais. Construite vers 18401, c'est un bel exemple d’une architecture populaire dite « canuse », liée à l'industrie de la soie qui a profondément marqué le quartier. Mais c'est également un lieu qui symbolise quelques grands moments de l'histoire lyonnaise. La révolte des Canuts[modifier | modifier le code] Une plaque commémorative indique que « Dans la cour des Voraces, ruche du travail de la soie, les canuts luttaient pour leurs conditions de vie et leur dignité ». La cour des Voraces tient certainement son nom d'un groupe d'ouvriers canuts nommés les Voraces, qui s'illustrèrent par leurs insurrections républicaines de 1848 et 1849. On raconte que la Cour des Voraces (également appelée « Maison de la République ») a servi de refuge aux ouvriers canuts lors de leurs révoltes3. Cette cour devint célèbre, dit-on, par une bataille qui opposa les canuts aux soldats de l'armée régulière[réf. nécessaire]. Compte tenu de la date de construction, il peut s'agir de combats ayant eu lieu lors de la seconde insurrection des Voraces4 en 1849. Une autre hypothèse est évoquée : l’immeuble aurait abrité la loge d’une organisation mutualiste de Canuts : le Devoir mutuel. Le mot « Dévoirant » - c’est-à-dire les membres du Devoir mutuel -, déformé, a fini par donner le mot « Voraces ». Il se dit aussi que le mot "voraces" est issu du fait que ces canuts luttaient contre la diminution du volume du pot de vin. En effet le pot de vin devenait de plus en plus petit, mais le prix restait inchangé. (cf. Les Voraces (Lyon)) Seconde guerre mondiale. Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, les traboules lyonnaises, lieux sombres et secrets (peu connus des étrangers) dont la configuration favorisait les activités clandestines, ont permis aux réseaux de résistance d’échapper à la surveillance de l'occupant allemand. La Cour des Voraces est souvent évoquée comme symbole de cette résistance5. Plus récemment[modifier | modifier le code] En 1995, l'association Habitat et Humanisme dirigée par le père Bernard Devers rachète le lieu et lance des travaux de réhabilitation de la cour qui devient alors un symbole de l'habitat social3, et les gones du quartier retrouvent les joies du « débaroulage » (dégringolade en parler lyonnais et franco-provençal). La Cour des Voraces](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2190/e4c0c1e1-3fb8-46f3-9469-e2e2d4b9ccd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cour des Voraces Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Cour des Voraces. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cour-Des-Voraces-Lyon.d553248621561950892.Attraction) #### Bartholdi Fountain You can learn about the history of Lyon when you stop by Bartholdi Fountain. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bartholdi-Fountain-Lyon-City-Centre.d553248621533049569.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lyon: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47862604/526a7e06-cf56-476a-b68d-5566a2130aa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lyon-private-walking-tour-of-traboules-in-the-old-town.a47862604.activity-details) ![Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4735174/3c072ff6-260b-4122-8f2c-673f7274dd60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket £12 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lyon-musee-des-confluences-entrance-ticket.a4735174.activity-details) ![Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524969/ba897924-8fdd-4c8d-aa67-8da6cc1cd9e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lyon-segway-tour-along-rhone-and-saone-river.a4524969.activity-details) ![Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47941881/7702921b-cb07-4a6f-8f69-d0958ec3e003.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites £72 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lyon-sunset-food-tour-full-meal-of-lyons-best-bites.a47941881.activity-details) ![Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1056805/921a5017-4370-46c6-b4d7-a7857aeb596b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English) £4 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vieux-lyon-cultural-historical-walking-guided-tour-english.a1056805.activity-details) ![Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4525397/421d5578-378d-4db1-aa21-f19698f6b80c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lyon-tete-dor-park-on-an-electric-bike-tour.a4525397.activity-details) [See all activities in Lyon](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lyon.d6180797.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement ![Grand Hotel Des Terreaux](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1620000/1615700/1615604/d7232b8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Des Terreaux 16 Rue Lanterne Lyon Rhone £90 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews) Very nice clean hotel Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1615604&PinnedHotelID=1615604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6187725) ![Maison Nô](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26790000/26783100/26783053/33a3ad82_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maison Nô 11 Rue du Bât d'Argent Lyon Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (422 reviews) Beautiful clean & functional room. Great facilities. Coffee machine available in your room with daily supply of water. Great location, central to old & gothic parts of Lyon. High recommend staying here. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=26783053&PinnedHotelID=26783053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6187725) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=26783053&PinnedHotelID=26783053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6187725) ![Residence Belambra Villemanzy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7731700/7731662/8b8d2dd7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Residence Belambra Villemanzy 21 montée St Sébastien Lyon Rhone Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (506 reviews) Everything.... So pleased.... Amazing service, clean rooms, comfortable beds, ideal location Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=7731662&PinnedHotelID=7731662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6187725) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=7731662&PinnedHotelID=7731662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6187725) ![The People Lyon ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86380000/86380000/86379999/2a8e1f4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The People Lyon 10 Mnt des Carmélites Lyon Rhône £49 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (260 reviews) The staff, private room, dining area, and ambience is superlative. Quintessential are the people: helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. A wonderful place to stay. Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=86379999&PinnedHotelID=86379999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6187725) ![Hotel Fort St Laurent Lyon - Handwritten Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102575300/102575225/0f72cd36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fort St Laurent Lyon - Handwritten Collection 1b place Bellevue Lyon £123 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Gros Caillou are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews) Short break Lovely hotel in great setting. It is a steep climb back up to hotel when visiting Viuex Lyon on foot but best way to get around. Plenty of options for food and drink nearby. Only downside at present is getting luggage to and from hotel whilst roadworks are being carried out but this is temporary Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=102575225&PinnedHotelID=102575225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6187725) ![Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/890000/889956/d1e4e73a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu 31 rue Maurice Flandin Lyon Rhone £70 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! 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It is indexed in the Base Mérimée, a database of architectural heritage maintained by the French Ministry of Culture, under the reference PA00118120 .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400176/26ebedfd-4098-454a-88b0-fb7c7d807d9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Terreaux - Bat d'argent While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyon-Terreaux-Bat-Dargent.dx553248635976400176) ![La Croix Rousse featuring outdoor eating and café lifestyle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6180811/10b83199-9391-44a7-a4a1-618731a69a97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Croix Rousse 4.5/5(3 area reviews) Shopping, spas and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Maison des Canuts are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyon-La-Croix-Rousse.dx6180811) ![Lyon showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149802323/08017fbf-0da2-401f-a30b-4d791da36e72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Les Cordeliers Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyon-Les-Cordeliers.dx553248635149802323) ![Lyon showing a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161341/8bfaa47d-97c8-451a-8c22-cf5626ed620d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Lyon 4.5/5(28 area reviews) If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyon-Old-Lyon.dx6161341) ![Such a wonderful place to explore and just a quick ride on the Funicular to reach it. #LifeAtExpedia #Lyon #France #Roman #Ruins #Museum #Gardens #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2190/43d16ca5-5ff1-4661-b8f0-9da0dec324d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fourvière Fourvière is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to explore sights like Ancient Theatre of Fourvière. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyon-Fourviere.dx553248633938962256) ![Excellent view of the setting sun on the 2 iconic « Gratte Ciel » in downtown LYON #lifeatexpedia #lyon #spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2190/b0c7f3ab-ede4-475d-b036-f9162881d681.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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