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Apr 29, 2023 · Lets explore the best things to do in Lyon: 1. Vieux Lyon Source: BalkansCat / Shutterstock Vieux Lyon. You can set foot in one of the largest renaissance old quarters in Europe. In the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries Lyon’s silk industry was thriving, and rich merchant families from across France, Flanders, Germany and Italy settled in the city.
Roman amphitheater. A beautiful Roman amphitheater on the hill next to Lyon. Entrance is free and best way to get here is the furnicular to the Church at the top of the hill. It's a short walk down the street. It's amazing to think that this place has existed since the Roman times.
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)- Market Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch with Chef in a Private Atelier
- Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour
- Private Gourmet Tour : Halles Paul Bocuse Covered Market
- Old Lyon Private Guided Walking Tour
- Northern Rhône Valley Wine Half Day Tour from Lyon
12. Musée des Confluences. 3,965. Speciality Museums. Unmissable in Lyon, the musée des Confluences tells the story of mankind and the history of life. Unprecedented in the world of European museums, it sets up a dialogue between all the sciences to better understand the world.
- Address: 17 Rue Cléberg. Less than 1 hour. TIME TO SPEND. Built in 15 B.C., the Theatres Romains de Fourvière are the ruins of three ancient Roman sites, including a theater, a smaller theater and a temple located on the hill of Fourvière.
- Address: 8 Place de Fourvière. Free, Churches/Religious Sites. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.
- Address: 5th arrondissement. Free, Neighborhood/Area, Sightseeing. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day.
- Address: 60 Rue Saint-Jean. Museums. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. The Musée Miniature et Cinema (Museum of Miniature and Cinema) is really two museums in one.
May 16, 2024 · The Festival Lumière, held at the Institut Lumière each October, welcomes some of the biggest names in cinema and hosts all-night movie marathons. 6. Get behind the wheel. Lyon is infernal for driving, but the Musée de l’Automobile has even the most reluctant motorist captivated.
Sep 7, 2023 · Book your Lyon Cruise here . 3. Check Out Musée des Beaux Arts. Located in the heart of the city, the Musée des Beaux Arts is not only one of the largest museums in France, but it’s also one of the most renowned. And it’s one of the many reasons why people visit this incredible place!
Best things to do in Lyon. 1. Discover the post-industrial beauty of La Confluence. South of Lyon's city centre, where the Saône and Rhone rivers meet, is an awe-inspiring urban renewal project ...
