Monplaisir Travel Guide
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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.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
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.
Things to do
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Top hotels in Monplaisir
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
"Property location is 15 minutes by metro from the city center. Metro station is 260m from hotel which is convenient. Hotel is clean but run down. Bed wasn’t comfortable and beddings are old. If you’re on a budget this hotel would work. Bonus: it has a small kitchen with necessary kitchenware for ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"Liked everything but unfortunately, I was not satisfied with the cleanliness of the room. There were hairs in the bathroom, stains on the duvet cover, and the duvet cover was torn."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
"View spectacular. Suite nice, however unable to get it cool. Used fan in room to help sleep."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
"The room was clean and the staff was really helpful. I recommend it for any solo travelers who want peace, accessibility to the train station and cleanliness"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
"Camere molto spaziose, ho soggiornato solo una notte per lavoro e qui mi trovo sempre molto bene"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
"Clean and close to SNCF"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Monplaisir
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
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.
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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