Things to see in Lyon - What to see in Lyon

Historical Monuments in Lyon

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Since the beginning of the twelfth century a religious hospital existed at the output port of the river Rhone, on the bridge of th

Train Stations in Lyon

Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu Station

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Part-Dieu Lyon Central Station has the high speed trains for Paris and Marseille, the 2 largest cities in France, along with Lyon.

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

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The theater is quite well preserved, it could hold 10,000 people and is right next to the Gallo-Roman museum with excellent views

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Temple du Change

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This historical monument in the old center of Lyon was the former home of Change, built by Gourdet 1631-1634 and amended in the se

Streets in Lyon

Rue Saint-Jean

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Squares in Lyon

Place de la République

The Place de la Republic divides Republic street, one of the largest and widest streets of the city, in two parts. At its center i

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Maison Thomassin

The medieval district of Lyon Saint Jean holds various historical monuments including this house. The neighborhood is on the list

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Place des Jacobins

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It is one of the most beautiful squares in Lyon and takes its name from the religious Jacobins (or brothers) of the Dominican Orde

Squares in Lyon

Place Bellecour

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This is one of the main squares of the city. The building of the city-hall is big and the fountain that presides in its place is

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Shopping Centres in Lyon

Passage Des Imprimeurs

In the Middle Ages, the streets were named after the artisans who were grouped by profession. Therefore you had Butchers Street, B

Gardens in Lyon

Botanical Garden

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This well-kept garden is about 20 minutes from the old center of Lyon, on the other side of the river Rhone. Take a Bici in town,

Airports in Lyon

Lyon Airport

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The airport of Lyon, France's second largest city, is located about 10 kilometers from the city. Either take a taxi, or get to the

Palaces in Lyon

Le Palais Saint Jean

It has been an episcopal residence since the Middle Ages. The church of Lyon is the first built in Western Europe after Rome for t

Museums in Lyon

Musée Gadagne

The museum is located in the heart of old Lyon, in the district of Saint jean. Includes Lyon History Museum, and International Mus

Rivers in Lyon

The Rhône River

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I visit this city often for familiar reasons, and I love the views of the Rodano from this bridge. There is a perfect fusion betw

Bars in Lyon

L´Horloge

This place is a small bar on the boulevard des Brotteaux. We chose it because it was near the train station of Lyon Part Dieu, and

Palaces in Lyon

Palace of Justice

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Place Saint-Jean

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At the foot of the Fourvière hill, this beautiful pedestrian square is the square where you can find the Cathedral of Saint Jean.

Things to do in Lyon

The top 271 attractions in Lyon