Massif Central

Travel Guide

Gare de Limoges featuring heritage architecture, a fountain and a sunset
Maison Mantin which includes a city
Terreaux Square showing a square or plaza, a fountain and a statue or sculpture
Vichy which includes a city
Limoges showing a sunset, a bridge and wildflowers

Where to stay in Massif Central

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

Old Lyon

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

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
Lyon featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. 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
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
7th Arrondissement

7th Arrondissement

3.5/5(25 area reviews)

7th Arrondissement is well-liked for its cafes and theaters. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.

7th Arrondissement
La Presqu\'ile which includes cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

4.5/5(255 area reviews)

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
Kyriad ECO - Clermont Ferrand Estaing

Kyriad ECO - Clermont Ferrand Estaing

2 out of 5
16 place Lucie et Raymond Aubrac, Clermont-Ferrand
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥7,404 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
￥7,404
￥8,456 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (816 reviews)
"Fantastic stay, friendly staff and very clean would highly recommend"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

Kyriad ECO - Clermont Ferrand Estaing
GRAND MESS Clermont-Ferrand

GRAND MESS Clermont-Ferrand

4 out of 5
15 Rue de l'Eminee, Clermont-Ferrand
The price is ￥12,544 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥12,544
￥14,496 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zénith d'Auvergne and Roger Quilliot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
"Excellent all round, highly recommended"

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

GRAND MESS Clermont-Ferrand
Aiden by Best Western Clermont-Ferrand Hotel & Spa

Aiden by Best Western Clermont-Ferrand Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
41 avenue de la république, Clermont-Ferrand
The price is ￥14,822 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
￥14,822
￥17,001 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (416 reviews)
Séjour en famille
"Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille dans cet hôtel, accompagnés de notre chat, et tout a été parfait ! L’accueil a été chaleureux et attentionné dès notre arrivée, avec même quelques petites attentions pour notre compagnon à quatre pattes. La chambre était spacieuse, propre et très bien ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Aiden by Best Western Clermont-Ferrand Hotel & Spa
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Apparthotel Privilodges Carré de Jaude

Apparthotel Privilodges Carré de Jaude

3 out of 5
7 Avenue Julien, Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome
Stay at this 3-star residence in Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (489 reviews)
Excellent modern apartment hotel well located
"This is an excellent modern apartment hotel very well located in Clermont-Ferrand near the center (Place de Jaude). The front desk was warm and efficient. Breakfast was decent (please supply more veggies and fruit!) with excellent coffee. Ask for a 5th or 6th floor room - great views. Very good price ..."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Apparthotel Privilodges Carré de Jaude
Appart'City Classic Clermont Ferrand Centre

Appart'City Classic Clermont Ferrand Centre

46 Boulevard Pasteur, Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome
Stay at this aparthotel in Clermont-Ferrand. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Place de Jaude and Vercingétorix ...
6.8/10 (656 reviews)
Fine stay
"Quite a nice price/space ratio for a single room. Everything was clean. The woman at the counter was clear and smiling"

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Appart'City Classic Clermont Ferrand Centre
Cerise Valence

Cerise Valence

3 out of 5
Rue Claude Bernard, Valence, Drome
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Valence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Eglise de St-Jean ...
7.4/10 Good! (327 reviews)
"Stench from the toilet was novel"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Cerise Valence
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Popular places to visit

Bellecour Square showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Bellecour Square

Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.

Bellecour Square
Terreaux Square showing a square or plaza, a fountain and a statue or sculpture

Place des Terreaux

Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.

Place des Terreaux
Terreaux Square which includes an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon

The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
Millau Viaduct

Millau Viaduct

You can learn about the history of Creissels with a visit to Millau Viaduct. You can seek out the bowling alleys in this quaint area.

Millau Viaduct
Notre Dame Basilica which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon Opera which includes outdoor art

Lyon National Opera

Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.

Lyon National Opera