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Confluence Museum
Lyon Opera which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people
Notre Dame Basilica which includes interior views, religious elements and heritage architecture
Notre Dame Basilica which includes a city

Lyon Attractions

Are you a fan of fine dining or shopping? Or maybe you prefer to make your way around a new city like a local. While staying in Lyon, it doesn't really matter what your preferences are — this happening metropolis offers all the experiences and attractions you could ever need.

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Musée d'Art Religieux - Approach the friendly staff or curator and learn more about the special collections exhibited at this museum.

Fresque des Lyonnais - This is an ideal place to get your culture fix and learn all about the buzzing local arts scene.

University of Lyon II - Architecture buffs will no doubt enjoy admiring the impressive modern design of this local landmark.

Medieval & Renaissance Architecture - Roam around this historic site and uncover a couple of secrets from times past.

Place des Jacobins - Mingle with some local people and seek out the true character and energy of this unique place.

Gros Caillou - If you're eager to check out a few of the more important or interesting places in the community, start here.

Eglise Saint Nizier - Do some quiet contemplation and discover a few things about this site's spiritual importance.

Le Jardin Des Chartreux - If you're into digging around the garden, this attraction will fascinate your green thumb.


 

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Lyon City Centre

Lyon City Centre is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bellecour Square and Place Carnot. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Saint-André Tram Stop or Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop.

Lyon City Centre
Lyon showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek

Old Lyon

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Explore the largest Renaissance district in Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring three sections: Saint Jean, Saint Paul, and Saint Georges. Discover museums, traboules, and historic churches, with Gare Saint-Paul as a transportation hub.

Old Lyon
Bellecour Square showing a statue or sculpture, a bridge and a river or creek

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.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
At the bank of the Rhone River there are a lot of cool restaurants or bars within/on top of anchored ships.

3rd Arrondissement

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Discover the 3rd arrondissement's impressive towers, such as Tour Part-Dieu and Tour Oxygène, and enjoy cultural venues like Auditorium Maurice-Ravel and Théâtre de la Tête d'Or. Easily navigate with Metro Lines B and D, and Tramway T1 and T3.

3rd Arrondissement
Lyon featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Les Cordeliers

Lyon’s architectural highlights are strewn across this meeting point of wealth, religion and gastronomy. Visit the bank headquarters and medieval church.

Les Cordeliers
Confluence Museum

2nd Arrondissement

Lively and commercial, the 2nd arrondissement boasts notable places like Place Bellecour and Musée des Confluences. Easily accessible via metro and tram lines, it's also home to Lyon-Perrache station.

2nd Arrondissement

 

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