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#1Lyon City Card

Lyon City Card, the essential pass! Lyon City Card is your "all-inclusive" passport to culture and leisure activities in Lyon! Throughout your stay...

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Lyon City Card

#2Lyon’s Old Town Walking Tour

Discover fascinating Vieux Lyon (Lyon Old Town) and marvel at one of UNESCO’s largest World Heritage treasures. Along with your experienced local guide, stro...

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Lyon’s Old Town Walking Tour

#3Lyon City Card with Rhonexpress Transfer to Lyon Airport

Maximize your time and budget in Lyon with the City Card, created to help you do it all. Gain access to 23 museums and unlimited public transportation ( Bus ...

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Lyon City Card with Rhonexpress Transfer to Lyon Airport

#4Lyon Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

With our customized tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the w...

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Lyon Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

#5Lyon Old Town Food Tour

From the Saint Jean District with the cathedral to the traboules & bouchons lyonnais, we offer you to discover the Lyon old town and to stroll all along ...

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Lyon Old Town Food Tour

#6Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Luxury Van

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, 69125 Colombier-Saugnieu, FranceEnjoy a comfortable and a private t...

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Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Luxury Van

#7Morning Food Market Tour in Les Halles Paul Bocuse

Get immersed into the best place to shop in Lyon : from Lyonnaises Specialties to Cheese and Wine tasting , you will have the opportunity to try some of the ...

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Morning Food Market Tour in Les Halles Paul Bocuse

#8Small-Group Perfume-Making Workshop

Delight your senses with a day spent exploring one the most glamorous traditions in France—perfume—on this personalized experience in a group of no more than...

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Small-Group Perfume-Making Workshop

#9Dine at Chabert et Fils Restaurant

Indulge in a traditional Lyon-style meal in the convivial atmosphere of Chabert et Fils. This authentic bistro serves up hearty dishes inspired by local and ...

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Dine at Chabert et Fils Restaurant

#10Electric Bike Tour of Lyon

Discover the city of Lyon in a fun and relaxing fashion—on an electric bicycle. Cruise around this enchanting French city on a motorized bike that lets you e...

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Electric Bike Tour of Lyon
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Guide to Exploring around Lyon

Stade Gerland

Join hordes of fans for a thrilling rugby match or an open-air concert at this Lyon stadium with a rich sporting history. 

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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.

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Lyon Opera (Opéra de Lyon)

Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
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Terreaux Square (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.
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Lyon Courthouse (Palais de Justice)

Take a guided tour of this fine example of neoclassical architecture to learn about the rich history of the French legal system.

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Lyon City Hall (Hotel De Ville)

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

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St. Jean Cathedral

See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.
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Tete d'Or Parc

Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.

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Notre-Dame Basilica

Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
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Lyon Museum of Fine Arts (Musee des Beaux Arts)

Learn about the history of art by browsing up to 70 rooms full of creative treasures that come from varying time periods and genres.

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Roman Theatres of Fourvière

Visit this impressive complex, home to one of the oldest Roman theaters in France.
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Textile Museum

Enjoy a journey through the world of art, design and textiles in a beautifully laid-out museum hosted in an elegant Lyonnais mansion.

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Gallo-Roman Museum (Musee de la Civilization Gallo-Romaine)

Marvel at the exceptional Circus Mosaic that shows a rare four-horse chariot race as you peruse this fascinating collection of Roman artifacts.

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Lyon Neighbourhoods

Lyon City Centre

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

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Old Lyon

Visitors often come to Old Lyon for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Gallo-Roman Museum (Musee de la Civilization Gallo-Romaine). Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Vieux Lyon Station.

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La Presqu'ile

Spread over a narrow peninsula between the Rhône and Sâone rivers, Lyon’s commercial center draws in visitors with its luxury shops and cultural institutions.

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5th Arrondissement

Explore this compelling city district, which encompasses Lyon’s most famous sites, including Fourvière hill and Vieux Lyon.

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3rd Arrondissement

Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Tour Part-Dieu are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Sans Souci Station to see more of the city.

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La Croix Rousse

Shopping, spas, and restaurants are just a few things travelers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Maison des Canuts are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station.

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