Old Lyon

Lyon

Lyon showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek
Notre Dame Basilica which includes interior views, religious elements and heritage architecture
Notre Dame Basilica featuring a city
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière featuring heritage architecture, interior views and a church or cathedral
Notre Dame Basilica showing a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

St. Jean Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Lyon Cathedral

Find out about the history of Lyon when you take a trip to Lyon Cathedral. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Lyon Cathedral
Lyon Courthouse which includes a square or plaza and an administrative buidling

Palais de Justice de Lyon

After visiting Palais de Justice de Lyon, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Palais de Justice de Lyon
The museum houses an excellent collection of miniatures. The photo shows 'Maxim's' restaurant in Paris. It is definitely worth a visit and it is a museum that kids will love as well.

Cinema and Miniature Museum

You can study the exhibits at Cinema and Miniature Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Cinema and Miniature Museum
This is a very famous spot among photographers, though I'd never had the chance of getting this photo right. This time, everything fell into place, and it is a blend of long exposures and short ones, especially for the birds.

Part Dieu Mall

During your visit to Lyon, you can enjoy retail therapy at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Part Dieu Mall
Bellecour Square showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Bellecour Square

You can learn about the history of Lyon with a visit to Bellecour Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Bellecour Square
Tete d\'Or Park

Tête d'Or Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tête d'Or Park, a lovely green space in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Tête d'Or Park

Other neighborhoods around Old Lyon

Roman Theatres of Fourviere showing building ruins and heritage architecture

Fourvière

You might enjoy the historic sites while in Fourvière. Ancient Theatre of Fourvière is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to see more of the city.

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

La Presqu'île

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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
Lyon featuring a river or creek and a bridge

Terreaux - Bat d'argent

While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.

Terreaux - Bat d'argent
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
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
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

Old Lyon

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