Visiting Lyon: The local guide for a tailor-made stay

Discover the must-see places and secrets of the city.

Plan your stay

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Express stay!

Optimize your time: Prioritize Vieux-Lyon & Fourvière.

1-day itinerary →

Explorer!

Explore Lyon in an authentic and immersive way, with our guided audio tours!

Secret places →

Lyon with the Family

Activities that appeal to both young and old.

🦒 Free Zoo • 🎭 Puppets • 🍦 Parks

Family Guide →

🚢 The Saône River Cruise

Navigating as a family →

🌳 Top Parks & Playgrounds

Family relaxation →

🕵️ Guided tours specially designed for children

Discover Lyon as a family →

🧪 Unusual Activities

Mini World → Aquarium → Planetarium → Museum of Illusions →

Solo travel

The best spots to enjoy Lyon in complete serenity.

Solo tips →

Save money smart!

✨ Free Option 100%

Activities at €0 →

💰 Budget Option

Sleep & Eat Smart →

To make your visit to Lyon an unforgettable experience, we've gathered the best local gems for you. Whether you're here for 24 hours or a week, browse our themes to create your ideal itinerary. From world-renowned gastronomy and historic traboules to secret spots, Lyon will hold no more secrets for you.

The Essentials

Optimize your stay in Lyon with our practical tools. Whether you're looking for a 1-day itinerary or the Lyon City Card pass for transport and museums, access the essentials so you don't miss a thing.

Visit Lyon in 1 day

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

What to do in Lyon? Events Calendar

Discover the best outings in Lyon: concerts, shows, exhibitions, guided tours.

Lyon City Card: your all-inclusive pass

The budget-friendly option: enjoy free museums, unlimited transport, a guided tour and a cruise included.

Lyon tourist map

To help you not miss anything, we've designed the most practical Lyon Tourist Map for you.

Top tourist attractions

Discover the must-sees of Lyon: iconic monuments, historic districts and cultural venues that reveal all the richness and energy of the city.

Notre-Dame de Fourvière: History and Breathtaking View

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.

Place des Terreaux

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

The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

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

The slopes of Croix-Rousse

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

Golden Head Park

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

Visits and Heritage

Immerse yourself in the history of the Capital of the Gauls. Explore the famous traboules of Old Lyon and the UNESCO World Heritage districts with our guided tours and immersive audio tours.

Guided tours of Lyon

Share a friendly moment with our passionate guides or explore independently through our partners.

Visit Lyon in 1 day

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

Panoramic views of Lyon

From its heights, Lyon reveals itself through spectacular panoramas.

Tourist areas to visit

Lyon is a city of a thousand faces, where each neighborhood tells a unique story.

Lyon from Place to Place

Squares play a central role, each offering a unique insight into the city's history and charm.

The most lively streets to discover

Lyon, the capital of gastronomy and heritage, is full of streets where excitement blends with historical charm.

Traboules and courtyards open to the public

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

Audio guided tours

Explore Lyon in an authentic and immersive way, with our guided audio tours!

Gastronomy

Welcome to the world capital of gastronomy. From authentic Lyonnais bouchons to trendy cocktail bars, find the best places to go out in Lyon and delight your taste buds.

Sweet gastronomy in Lyon

Discover the sweet gastronomy of Lyon: artisanal chocolate shops, refined pastries, gourmet traditional confectionery.

The best ice cream in Lyon

Ice cream is almost a way of life. Some ice cream parlors have become veritable institutions.

Where to eat when visiting Lyon?

Traditional Lyonnais bistros, cozy cafes and lively terraces: our best restaurants, tried and tested.

Authentic Lyonnais Bouchons

Created in 2012 by the CCI and restaurateurs, the association protects culinary authenticity through its label.

Outings and Leisure Activities

Whether it's about feeling the energy of a set of jazz in a centuries-old cellar, to savor a cocktail on a rooftop facing Mont Blanc or exploring lively streets Beyond its well-kept secrets, Lyon reveals itself to those who know how to look up and venture off the beaten path. unusual activities and prestigious addresses, we have selected for you the best of Lyon life: a unique blend of culture, breathtaking panoramas and authenticity to transform every outing into a memorable experience.