{"id":32394,"date":"2019-12-24T22:24:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T22:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedia.blog.uk.sandwave.dev\/stories\/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-2\/"},"modified":"2021-09-01T21:53:15","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T21:53:15","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/stories\/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in Lyon"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Lyon is France’s third largest city, a culinary hot-spot and given it was founded more than 2,000 years ago, everywhere way you turn, you’re treated to fascinating glimpses into the past. Here is our list of the best things to do during your city break to Lyon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Explore Lyon’s historical neighbourhoods<\/strong><\/p>\n

The whole city is essentially one enormous World Heritage Site, so prepare to have your mind blown by its architecture, Roman ruins and picture-perfect historical districts. Begin your exploration in the Presqu’\u00eele Quarter in the heart of Lyon, where the city’s two rivers, the Rh\u00f4ne and the Sa\u00f4ne, converge. Here you’ll find some of the best hotels in Lyon<\/a>, grand boulevards, fantastic shopping, stylish wine bars and many a cosy caf\u00e9. Another historical neighbourhood not to be missed is Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), which is a must for its 19th<\/sup> century renaissance architecture, cobbled streets and narrow passageways lined with bistros just perfect for relaxed alfresco dining.<\/p>\n

Go mural hunting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dotted around Lyon are a series of impressive murals, the most famous being La Fresque des Lyonnais<\/em> in the first arrondissement. The mural depicts the fa\u00e7ade of a building with 30 of Lyon’s most famous residents painted peering off balconies, basking in the sunshine, or popping their heads out to greet a neighbour. Other murals worth tracking down include Le mur des canuts<\/em>, one of the oldest in the city. This incredibly detailed and realistic mural really plays tricks on you with its use of perspective. It portrays life in the beautiful La Croix-Rousse neighbourhood and is one of Europe’s largest displays of public art. Another winner is painted on the wall above Lyon’s library – La Biblioth\u00e8que de la Cit\u00e9<\/em>, and appropriately depicts books stacked between window frames.<\/p>\n

Discover Lyon’s silk trade<\/strong><\/p>\n

For over five centuries, Lyon was at the heart of France’s textile trade, and it is particularly renowned for producing the finest silk. When visiting Lyon, delve into the city’s silk trade at La Maison de Canuts<\/em>, a 19th<\/sup>-century mansion-turned-museum, which reveals how the valuable thread is made, and what life was like for silk workers all those years ago. Also worth a look are Lyon’s traboules, a network of passages which weave their way under buildings towards the Sa\u00f4ne River. These passages were once used by silk workers to safely transport their wares down to the river without risk of them being ruined by rain. 40 of these traboules are open to the public. Start your underground adventure at Rue des Trois Maries<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Riverside fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grab yourself some cheese, bread and a nice bottle of wine and hit the banks of either the Rh\u00f4ne or the Sa\u00f4ne, both of which offer gorgeous views of Lyon. One of the biggest perks of riverside living is the riverboat bars (p\u00e9niches), most of which are concentrated on the Rh\u00f4ne side of the city. There are p\u00e9niches to suit all tastes, budgets and plans for the evening. Some of the best include La Passag\u00e8re or La Marquise for cocktails, or The Star Ferry for a relaxed beer and hearty pub grub.<\/p>\n

Parklife<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lyon boasts a couple of wonderful parks, including the Jardin de Curiosit\u00e9s, which offers panoramic views of the city and is particularly sensational at sunrise and sunset. Parc de la T\u00eate d’Or is the largest in Lyon and located in the 6th<\/sup> arrondissement, close to the Museum of Contemporary Art. The park has a picturesque lake, perfect for those who wish to row boats across its waters when the sun shines. You will also find Lyon Zoo, botanical gardens containing more than 15,000 species of planet, and a rose garden featuring 350 species of the flower.<\/p>\n

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Food glorious food!<\/strong><\/p>\n

French cuisine is some of the world’s best, and you’ll often hear Lyon named the country’s ‘capital of gastronomy’, so prepare to feast. Don’t miss Les Halles de Lyon – Paul Bocuse, a vast indoor food market with an illustrious reputation for stocking only the finest French gourmet delights. The market houses over 60 stalls flogging the freshest bread and charcuterie and the most buttery of pastries. We recommend arriving hungry! Another must for foodies is lunch at a bouchon, a traditional Lyonnaise restaurant serving up local cuisine, most of which could be described as rather heavy and meat-based. Popular dishes include fish dumplings and pan-fried calf’s liver. There are many a bouchon to choose from but you can determine whether or not it’s an authentic establishment by looking for a sticker depicting Gnafron, a red-nosed puppet, displayed in the restaurants’ window.<\/p>\n

What are you waiting for? Book your holiday to Lyon<\/a> today!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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