Location: Lyon
Top Things to do in Lyon
Things to do in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes: The Best Historic Sites
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets (yes, the cobblestone kind). Explore this history in Vieux Lyon (one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighborhoods) and Lyon's two Roman amphitheatres, which still stage rock concerts today. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. (When we say "interesting," we mean it.)
Restaurants in Lyon
1. Fontaine Lanfrey & Baud
2. Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
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4.5 based on 1,723 reviews
A 12th-century Gothic cathedral with impressive stained-glass windows.
Reviewed By morelqueen
I love old churches. The stained glass , astronomical clock, and the statue of Christ by the altar are all worthy of a stop on your meandering walk through Lyon.
3. Hotel de Ville de Lyon
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4.5 based on 582 reviews
Lyon's city hall, with its tall clock tower and blue-domed pavilions, fulfills the French tradition of dignified government buildings.
Reviewed By BernardBertram - London, United Kingdom
The whole area is full of these stunning old buildings & this one is opposite the Opera. Grand area. Very busy though.
4. Musee des Tissus et des Arts Decoratif
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4.0 based on 647 reviews
A historic collection of textiles and decorative arts.
Reviewed By C1921MRhelenw - Jersey City, United States
A delightful exhibit of Yves Saint Laurent and the beautiful fabrics he used to create his elegant dresses and gowns. I got to see the actual cost by meter of the fabrics. Lovely small museum in a lovely part of Lyon.
5. Pont d'Ainay
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
6. Maison Du Crible / Pink Tower Of Lyon
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Ile Du Souvenir
8. Aqueduc de la Brevenne
9. Saint Michel terrassant le dragon
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