The notebook of Lyon
Find the detail that changes the whole city.
Large cultural and gastronomic city between rivers, hills and old neighborhoods.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · City · Heritage · River
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Lyon
Large cultural and gastronomic city between rivers, hills and old neighborhoods.
Old Lyon, Gastronomy and Musees give the most telling landmarks of Lyon. Together, they form a destination where the big city, urban life, heritage and riverscapes meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: hills in certain neighborhoods and heat possible in summer. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Old Lyon
- Gastronomy
- Museums
Before you choose
- Hills in some neighbourhoods
- Heat possible in summer
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Historic centre
Vieux Lyon
Old Lyon is distinguished by its historic venals, its colourful facades and the discreet back and forth of the neighborhoods. A walk without a required journey makes it possible to feel the way back and forth between heritage space and daily life. The details of stone and shadows become more meaningful as soon as the pace decreases.
Neighbourhood
Fourvière
Fourvière dominates Lyon from its hill, with the basilica, ancient theatres and views that descend towards the Saône, the Rhône and the roofs of the centre. The climb by stairs or gardens makes the relief feel before the arrival on the terraces. Between mosaics, Roman remains and panorama, the site gives several faces of the city in a short distance.
Neighbourhood
Presqu'île
The Presqu ́île has a highly legible urban geography: shopping arteries, bridges, transition spaces and changing light on the facades. Interest comes from the way flows sculpt space during the day. Choosing an alternate progression allows you to capture the plurality of your heart.
Neighbourhood
Croix-Rousse
Croix-Rousse is revealed by its street relief, its textile heritage and the presence of sloping neighbourhoods. As you gradually climb, you feel the relationship between architecture and panorama, then you go back to lower areas to compare. The place is particularly sensitive to light on roofs and facades.
Practical tips
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