Old Lyon
Lyon





Popular places to visit

Lyon Cathedral
See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.

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

Cinema and Miniature Museum
You can study the exhibits at Cinema and Miniature Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Musée Gadagne
You can browse the exhibits at Musée Gadagne, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Guignol Theater
Enjoy a performance at Guignol Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop
Enjoy a stop at Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop, an entertaining place to visit in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do

Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon

Secrets of Fourvière Hill: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk in Lyon
Top hotels in Old Lyon

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Other neighbourhoods around Old Lyon

La Presqu'île
La Presqu'île is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Place Carnot and Bellecour Square. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station.

Terreaux - Bat d'argent
While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.

Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. 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.

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.

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

Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.