Gorge de Loup Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
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.
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Lyon: City Cruise with Charcuterie, Cheese, and Wine
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour
Top hotels in Gorge de Loup
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Friendly staff. Rooms a bit small. Overall nice hotel
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Staff were brilliant, check in was a breeze, great prices and walking distance from the main Lyon station.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Bikube Lyon
Bikube Lyon is ideally located for my office but the staff and facilities are what make it so great. The team are friendly, the rooms are well appointed and it’s very relaxed. I can also recommend breakfast and dinner.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Bon petit déjeuner
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
NH Lyon Airport
Breakfast super. e enjoyed our short stay
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
This is the perfect place to stay to see Lyon from up above. We enjoyed the short walk to the Basilica and Roman theatre. We also took the funicular down to the old town for crepes and ended up staying for dinner. We wouldn’t have know about this without the team at the hotel. The breakfast was lovely, ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gorge de Loup
5th Arrondissement
Consider a visit to Ancient Theatre of Fourvière and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in 5th Arrondissement. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Saint-Just Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station.
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 Lugdunum.
La Croix Rousse
Shopping, spas and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Gros Caillou are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station.
Old Lyon
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.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square 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.
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.