Location: Lyon
Top Things to do in Lyon
Things to do in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes: The Best Shopping
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. Antiquites Poupee Marilyn
2. La Chope de Lug
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
3. Librairie Experience
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Our comic book shop is one of the oldest in France : we exist since 1973. You will find comics for all ages. You will also find in our shop posters, silkscreen prints and action figures. Our walls are full of authors original drawings !
4. Maison Brochier Soieries
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Since 1890 Brochier family has been handing down a tradition born in Lyon in the 16th century : manufacturing exceptional natural silk fabrics and printing artists scarves. Four generations followed one another since the creation of the factory, each of them transmitting to the next one their passion for a work that demands a permanent involvement. The silk printing technique used in our workshop is inspired by the hand screen printing. It is also called "frame printing" or "à la lyonnaise". Today, we combine the traditional techniques with the new generations of high-definition digital printing. For the napped velvet pieces, the velvet is hand painted with painbrushes. You will find here in our shop a unique collection of artists silk scarves and neck ties, Made in France: from Jérôme Bosch and Rembrandt to Picasso and Jeff Koons.
Reviewed By Regislive - Buffalo, United States
We were on a tour and the shop owner came out and explained all about how silk was made in this city. He was so much fun and let us all look at the silk worms. I wish we had more time here as I wanted to go through the shop and look around. It looked as if they had beautiful items. Such a nice guy to come out and do that for free!
5. Taverne Gutenberg
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Taverne Gutenberg used to be an Algerian bar. The three storey building in the center of Lyon has now become a public attraction, welcoming more than 50 artists imagine an art path through out the building. Created by French Filipina designer Maia d'Aboville and artist Henri Lamy, the place is perfect for Palet knife workshops, exhibitions, concerts, or just a coffee
6. Epsilon Vega
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Epsilon Vega is a couple of french young crafters who works with watchparts. Epsilon Vega gives a second life to antique mechanical watches, by transforming them into high quality jewelry. All the jewelry are hand made in Lyon, France. Epsilon Vega is inspired by fairy tales as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Jules Verne or Edgar Poe. A unique universe awaits you !
7. LE 1111. Galerie Celine Moine et Laurent Giros
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
LE 1111 is a cosy art gallery located upstairs like a collector's apartment. Transverse exhibitions are organized by Celine Moine and Laurent Giros, mixing old masters, modern and contemporary art. A treasure for fans of drawings and engravings by Durer, Rembrandt, Matisse, Picasso or Zao Wou Ki... and a laboratory to discover the best of contemporary art.
8. Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
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4.5 based on 3,833 reviews
Reviewed By PTB1276
Breathtaking! Sounds. Smells. Colors. Sights. A feast for eyes and palate that sparks culinary creativity. Simply breathtaking for any foodie who love fresh products, exquisite meats, aisles of cheeses, pates, charcuterie, Foie Gras, fish, shellfish, caviar, and more. Restaurants tucked around the wide stalls offer speciality dishes from truffles (one offered foie gras stuffed ravioli with a truffle sauce), to the freshest oysters, with others providing more savory fare, and even casual dining—there are also buy-and-takeaway prepared food options. If you love looking at food, Go! If you love trying new foods, Go! If you love eating and preparing your own foods, Go! If you love just doing photography of food, Go! Oh, Heck! Just Go!
9. Marche Alimentaire St-Antoine Celestins
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore
This outdoor market was just by the river and has quite a number of stalls selling local crafts and produce. A definite must visit.
10. The Whisky Lodge
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