Best things to do in Lyon

Lyon's Unmissable Treasures

Lyon's history spans from its Roman foundations to the Renaissance architecture of Vieux Lyon. This collection features the Gothic Lyon Cathedral and the secret traboule passageways historically used by silk weavers. Culinary highlights include the Bernachon chocolate shop and Les Halles de Lyon – Paul Bocuse indoor market. Modern landmarks like the Opéra Nouvel and the contemporary La Confluence district contrast with the 17th-century City Hall and the 117-hectare Parc de la Tête d'Or.

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Lyon Cathedral

Lyon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located on Place Saint-Jean in central Lyon, France.

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Traboule Passageways

Traboules are a type of secret covered passageways primarily associated with the city of Lyon, France, but also located in the French…

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Les Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse

The most popular indoor farmers market in Lyon. More than fifty stalls offer everything from local produce you could think of.

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Tete d'Or Park

The Parc de la Tête d'or is a large urban park in Lyon, France, with an area of approximately 117 hectares.

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City Hall of Lyon

The Hôtel de Ville is the city hall of Lyon, France, and one of the largest historic buildings in the city.

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Opera House Lyon

The Opéra Nouvel in Lyon, France, is the home of the Opéra National de Lyon.

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Museum of Miniature and Cinema

This museum gives you an insight into the way how the special film effects are made. Includes exhibition on filming Perfume.

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Justice Palace

The Palais de justice historique de Lyon is a building located in Quai Romain Rolland, on the right bank of the Saône, in the 5th…

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Palais de la Bourse Lyon

The Palais de la Bourse or Palais du Commerce is a building located in the quarter Les Cordeliers, in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.

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Bernachon

Chocolate maker with the longest tradition in Lyon. Taste the delicious truffles, desserts or macarons of genuine quality.

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La Confluence

If you're into the contemporary architecture, certainly don't miss this brand new large-scale urban development.

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Maison du Chamarier

The Maison du Chamarier, also known as Hôtel d'Estaing, is a house at 37 rue Saint-Jean in the 5th arrondissement of Lyon, at the corner of…

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Rue St-Jean

The main pedestrian thoroughfare of the Vieux Lyon district, lined with Renaissance-era buildings, traditional bouchon restaurants, and artisan shops. It connects the Place Saint-Jean to the Place du Change.