Things To Do in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Lyon which includes a city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek
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Lyon Opera which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people
Notre Dame Basilica which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and interior views
Notre Dame Basilica featuring a city

Lyon Attractions

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  • Lyon is popular among travellers like yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to learn about local culture and find the top activities, and a good percentage of them can't wait to return. The top things to do can grab the curiosity of even experienced explorers, and it's not hard to see why. Our list includes a wide variety of entertainment and opportunities for adventure. From foodie tours like Beaujolais Tour & Wine tasting to unequalled ways to explore the best this area has to offer like a Croix-Rousse Guided Walking Tour, there is an abundance of active options at your fingertips when you review the activities list here at Expedia Canada.

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What to do in Lyon


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Textile Museum

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

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

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

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.

Les Cordeliers
La Presqu\'ile which includes cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

Explore numerous cafés, restaurants, and luxury shops in this UNESCO-listed central part of Lyon. Visit cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy a quiet urban oasis at the public garden in St. Pierre Palace.

La Presqu'île

 

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