Popular places to visit in Lyon City Centre
Part Dieu Mall
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Part Dieu Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Lyon. 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.
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.
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.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
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La Presqu'ile
4/5Very Good!(95 area reviews)
Bellecour Square and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon are top sights in La Presqu'ile, 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.
2nd Arrondissement
Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Suchet Tram Stop or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Bellecour Square and Confluence Museum.
Old Lyon
4.5/5Wonderful!(28 area reviews)
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Lyon Cathedral. 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.
Perrache
Check out the jazz scene while you're in Perrache. Hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see top sights like Confluence Museum and Lyon Confluence Shopping Center.
Grand Lyon
You might enjoy the shopping while in Grand Lyon. Lyon Confluence Shopping Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Montrochet Tram Stop or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see more of the city.
7th Arrondissement
3.5/5Good!(20 area reviews)
7th Arrondissement is well liked for its cafes and theatres. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Stade Gerland are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.
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