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Theater Starting from EUR 20.00

Fanny Simon in But what will the neighbors say?

📍 Lyon

Fanny would like to find her place...

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Theater Starting from EUR 20.00

Camille Liénard in Fissurée

📍 Lyon

Let yourself be captivated by its inimitable freedom of expression...

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Theater Starting from EUR 28.08

How to Flirt After 50 - Tour

📍 Lyon 📅 22/09/2026 +3

When love and awkwardness collide: a lively and joyful comedy about dating and the faux pas to avoid, regardless of age…

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Girls' weekend in Lyon

Shopping, brunches, spas and nightlife: get inspired by our guide to plan an unforgettable getaway to Lyon with your girlfriends.

Guided tours of Lyon

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Visit Lyon in 1 day

No time to waste? Follow our optimized itinerary to see the essentials in just one day.

The complete guide to Lyon for families

Plan your stay in Lyon with your children: playgrounds, free zoo, interactive museums and logistical tips for strollers.

Visiting Lyon Solo: Guide, Strolls and Tips

Discover Lyon in a different way during a solo trip. Itineraries, museums and the best solo-friendly places to eat or read in peace.

Visit Lyon for free

How to visit Lyon for free! Zoo in the Parc de la Tête d'Or, traboules (hidden passageways), painted walls, hidden panoramas... your best tips without spending a penny

Must-Sees - Top Places

The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

This well-preserved ancient Roman theatre still hosts concerts and cultural events.

Our Lady of Fourviere

A majestic basilica, perched on the hill overlooking the city. It offers an exceptional panoramic view.

Place des Terreaux

Place des Terreaux is an iconic location, dominated by the City Hall and the Bartholdi Fountain.

Golden Head Park

Spanning 117 hectares, it offers a peaceful lake, a free zoo, and botanical gardens.

St. John's Cathedral

Gothic Treasure and Spiritual Heart in Old Lyon, an exceptional architectural testimony, blending Romanesque and Gothic styles.

The Hotel Dieu

Formerly an iconic hospital in Lyon, the Hôtel-Dieu blends history, architecture and modern shops.

Neighborhood under scrutiny

Bohemia

Canuts

Walk

Neighborhood of the Month

June 2026

Once a stronghold of the canuts (silk weavers), this hillside in Lyon is now a haven for the avant-garde and alternative culture. Far from the bourgeois atmosphere of its summit, the plateau, the slopes vibrate to the rhythm of a creative and rebellious energy.

Thiaffait Passage

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May 22, 2026

Welcome to the guided tour of the Passage Thiaffait, a hidden treasure in the heart of the Croix-Rousse slopes district in…

Mermet Passage

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May 22, 2026

Welcome to the charming Mermet Passage, a picturesque crossing located in the Croix-Rousse slopes district.

The monumental concrete staircase in the Cour des Voraces in Croix-Rousse, Lyon

Traboule and Courtyard of the Voraces

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May 22, 2026

The Traboule and Cour des Voraces is an iconic passageway in the Croix-Rousse district of Lyon.

The Shalala

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May 13, 2026

Nestled on the slopes of Croix-Rousse, this "pocket-sized café-theatre" has become one of the warmest theatrical venues in Lyon.

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Confluence

Ainay

Fourviere

Lyon in comics

Comic of the week

Why is the famous Bartholdi fountain located in Lyon? What do the four rearing horses represent?

Discover the story of this monumental masterpiece conceived by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, through an original comic strip.

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Confluence

Ainay

Fourviere

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Perfume workshop in Lyon (69)

Create your own bespoke perfume in Lyon during a unique and customizable workshop, an unforgettable sensory experience.

Calicéo – Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon

Located in the hills above Sainte-Foy, it offers a vast indoor/outdoor aquatic area, heated pools, massage jets and a spa area dedicated to body treatments.

The Opera Baths – Hammam

The Hammam at the Opera Baths offers a traditional oriental experience: hot steam, black soap rituals and massages.

Hammam Les Cent Ciels Lyon

Hammam Les Cent Ciels is a renowned oriental hammam in Villeurbanne, offering a complete experience: hot rooms, steam rooms...

Hotel Lyon Métropole & Spa

The Hotel Lyon Métropole & Spa is a 4-star hotel located on the banks of the Saône, famous for its Lyon Plage Spa, one of the largest urban spas in France.

InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu

The InterContinental Lyon – Hôtel-Dieu is a 5-star hotel located in the historic Grand Hôtel-Dieu monument, in the heart of the Presqu'île.

Walking tours in Lyon

3 routes to discover the city

The painted walls of the Tony Garnier Urban Museum

In the États-Unis district, the Tony Garnier Urban Museum is a museum… without walls. Or rather, a museum whose walls are the artworks.

Traboules and courtyards open to the public

The traboules, these iconic historical passageways of Lyon, offer a unique experience to visitors.

The slopes of Croix-Rousse

Historic streets known for their bohemian atmosphere, artists' studios and picturesque staircases.

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Gastronomy. The first "mâchon" (a traditional Lyonnais snack) at Mon Liban was a sell-out on rue Mercière –

Discover the innovative concept of the Lebanese mâchon, an initiative of the Mon Liban restaurant in Lyon. This gourmet fusion of Lyonnais tradition and oriental flavors was a resounding success from its very first edition. Get ready to

History of the Grenette Market Halls in Lyon

La Basse-Cour Festival 2026: Theatre & Encounters in Lyon

The Ball of the Ardents

This is not a “classic” bookstore in the commercial sense of the term. The place has a very strong, almost cultural and artistic identity.

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The favorites of the people of Lyon

Our Lady of Fourviere

Welcome to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, an essential place of Lyon’s faith and devotion to the Virgin Mary.

St. John's Cathedral

Gothic Treasure and Spiritual Heart in Old Lyon, an exceptional architectural testimony, blending Romanesque and Gothic styles.

The Hotel Dieu

Formerly an iconic hospital in Lyon, the Hôtel-Dieu blends history, architecture and modern shops.

Old Lyon

A medieval and Renaissance quarter, a treasure trove of history with its traboules, cobbled streets and colorful buildings.