Top activities in Lyon
Admire the huge Place Bellecour
What? There’s a square in Lyon which is bigger than the Red Square in Moscow? Yes, you’ve heard correctly, as the Place Bellecour belongs to the most splendid and significant in Europe. The huge square with the horse and rider statue of Louis XIV is unique and is reserved for pedestrians only and is undoubtedly considered to be the heart of Lyon. Here, people meet up, enjoy a nice time and start a discovery tour of the diverse city of Lyon-
Up to the top of the highest „gratte-ciel“ of the city
It is considered to be THE skyscraper of Lyon, which is visible from afar: the LCL-Tour Part-Dieu or the Tour du Crédit Lyonnais. It is the highest building in Lyon and the highest French skyscraper outside of the Ile-de-France. Experience this place of interest in Lyon up close, by visiting the panorama bar on the 32nd floor. A breathtaking view of the city and the environs await you. When the weather is good, you can even admire Mont Blanc.
http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=110546
Off to the water
A city with two rivers? Oui, oui, Lyon can offer you that. Here, the Rhône and Saône rivers meet and cater for a lot of water in the city. The Presqu’île (peninsula) between the two rivers makes up the centre of the city. Go for a walk along the two rivers, enjoy the wonderful promenades on the quays and stop off, in order to enjoy a coffee or to taste a delicacy.
Enjoy Lyon cuisine
The cuisine of Lyon is considered to be extremely exquisite and delicious. It’s not for nothing that the city is considered to be the „culinary capital of France“ and is the home of world-famous master chef Paul Bucose. The cuisine of the city distinguishes itself through a mix of the influence of the Alps and the closeness to the Mediterranean. Visit a „bouchon“, a typical restaurant in Lyon, and enjoy local specialities there, such as tablier de sapeur (attention, not to everyone’s taste), a salade lyonnaise, quenelles or cervelle de canut. Find out for yourself, what it’s all about and how delicious it tastes. Treat yourself, in addition to all these culinary delights, to a wonderful wine from the region, for example from the Beaujolais or Côtes du Rhône wine-growing regions.
Discover the Croix-Rousse district
This historical district on a hill in the north of the city was originally formed by the Canuts, the silk weavers of Lyon. Above all, Croix-Rousse is famous for the „traboules“, the exceptional staircase constructions which allow for the passage from one street to another. In no case, must you miss out on the „Cour des Voraces“. Additionally, the Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls, the Eglise Saint-Polycarpe as well as the Maison des Canuts museum are particularly worth seeing. From the Place Colbert, the Place du Forez or from the Jardin des Chartreux, enjoy a nice view over the city and if the weather is good, perhaps catch a glimpse of Mont Blanc, 150 kilometres away.
Delve into the history of the city in Vieux-Lyon
During a stay in Lyon, in no case can you miss out on a visit of the old town district „Vieux Lyon“. Due to the beauty of its buildings, courtyards and squares from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the district belongs to UNESCO World Heritage since 1998.
Get lost in the narrow small streets, wander through the nice shops or treat yourself to culinary delights and in no case should you miss out on a visit to the cathedral.
http://www.vieux-lyon.org/
Up to the hill and the Fourvière district
Fourvière is simultaneously a hill and a city district which forms the centre of Lyon. Go for a walk from the old town up there or take the funicular train. Up above, a unique view of the entire city awaits you, as well as that of the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière with its golden statue of the Virgin Mary which can be seen from afar, a Roman theatre which is really worth seeing and a mini Eiffel tower.
http://www.fourviere.org/
Use the superb situation of Lyon to your advantage and go on a trip into another world
In the mood for sea, Alps, another country or another city? All of this is no problem, as the situation of Lyon is ideal and so, in only a few hours, you are at the Mediterranean, in the French Alps, in Switzerland or in the capital, Paris. Thanks to the TGV, all of these places can be easily reached. Treat yourself to a very different weekend away from Lyon and look forward to a wonderful time.
Spend at least an afternoon around the Place des Terraux
The Place des Terraux, with a spectacular fountain, at the foot of the Croix-Rousse hill, belongs, along with the Place Bellecour, to the most prominent squares of the city of Lyon. Directly on the square, the town hall (Hôtel de Ville), which is worth seeing, and the Palais Saint-Pierre with the „Musée des Beaux-Arts“, which should definitely be visited, are located. In the summer, countless cafés here invite you to linger a while. Nearby, you will find the futuristic opera house building is lcated and therefore, around the square, you are spoilt for choice.
Let’s go on a shopping trip
There are no limits set when it comes to shopping possibilities in Lyon. In a gourmet city like Lyon, culinary shopping is naturally part of them and so, everywhere in the city, there are delicacies to be purchased. Particularly worth recommending however are the Halles de Lyon in the Cours Lafayette, in which more than 50 shops put gourmets in high spirits. On the Presqu’île, between the Rue Victor Hugo and the Rue de la République, a vast pedestrian area with international and French shops invites you to go shopping. The famous „Carré d’Or“ between Bellecour and Cordeliers is the luxury shopping mile of the city. Added to this, there are countless shopping centres such as Part-Dieu by the train station in the south of the city and world-famous department stores such as Galeries Lafayette. If you’re looking to buy a nice souvenir (and sometimes kitsch can do you good), your best bet is to head for the Vieux-Lyon district
http://www.partdieu.com/
http://halledelyon.free.fr/
What? There’s a square in Lyon which is bigger than the Red Square in Moscow? Yes, you’ve heard correctly, as the Place Bellecour belongs to the most splendid and significant in Europe. The huge square with the horse and rider statue of Louis XIV is unique and is reserved for pedestrians only and is undoubtedly considered to be the heart of Lyon. Here, people meet up, enjoy a nice time and start a discovery tour of the diverse city of Lyon-
Up to the top of the highest „gratte-ciel“ of the city
It is considered to be THE skyscraper of Lyon, which is visible from afar: the LCL-Tour Part-Dieu or the Tour du Crédit Lyonnais. It is the highest building in Lyon and the highest French skyscraper outside of the Ile-de-France. Experience this place of interest in Lyon up close, by visiting the panorama bar on the 32nd floor. A breathtaking view of the city and the environs await you. When the weather is good, you can even admire Mont Blanc.
http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=110546
Off to the water
A city with two rivers? Oui, oui, Lyon can offer you that. Here, the Rhône and Saône rivers meet and cater for a lot of water in the city. The Presqu’île (peninsula) between the two rivers makes up the centre of the city. Go for a walk along the two rivers, enjoy the wonderful promenades on the quays and stop off, in order to enjoy a coffee or to taste a delicacy.
Enjoy Lyon cuisine
The cuisine of Lyon is considered to be extremely exquisite and delicious. It’s not for nothing that the city is considered to be the „culinary capital of France“ and is the home of world-famous master chef Paul Bucose. The cuisine of the city distinguishes itself through a mix of the influence of the Alps and the closeness to the Mediterranean. Visit a „bouchon“, a typical restaurant in Lyon, and enjoy local specialities there, such as tablier de sapeur (attention, not to everyone’s taste), a salade lyonnaise, quenelles or cervelle de canut. Find out for yourself, what it’s all about and how delicious it tastes. Treat yourself, in addition to all these culinary delights, to a wonderful wine from the region, for example from the Beaujolais or Côtes du Rhône wine-growing regions.
Discover the Croix-Rousse district
This historical district on a hill in the north of the city was originally formed by the Canuts, the silk weavers of Lyon. Above all, Croix-Rousse is famous for the „traboules“, the exceptional staircase constructions which allow for the passage from one street to another. In no case, must you miss out on the „Cour des Voraces“. Additionally, the Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls, the Eglise Saint-Polycarpe as well as the Maison des Canuts museum are particularly worth seeing. From the Place Colbert, the Place du Forez or from the Jardin des Chartreux, enjoy a nice view over the city and if the weather is good, perhaps catch a glimpse of Mont Blanc, 150 kilometres away.
Delve into the history of the city in Vieux-Lyon
During a stay in Lyon, in no case can you miss out on a visit of the old town district „Vieux Lyon“. Due to the beauty of its buildings, courtyards and squares from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the district belongs to UNESCO World Heritage since 1998.
Get lost in the narrow small streets, wander through the nice shops or treat yourself to culinary delights and in no case should you miss out on a visit to the cathedral.
http://www.vieux-lyon.org/
Up to the hill and the Fourvière district
Fourvière is simultaneously a hill and a city district which forms the centre of Lyon. Go for a walk from the old town up there or take the funicular train. Up above, a unique view of the entire city awaits you, as well as that of the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière with its golden statue of the Virgin Mary which can be seen from afar, a Roman theatre which is really worth seeing and a mini Eiffel tower.
http://www.fourviere.org/
Use the superb situation of Lyon to your advantage and go on a trip into another world
In the mood for sea, Alps, another country or another city? All of this is no problem, as the situation of Lyon is ideal and so, in only a few hours, you are at the Mediterranean, in the French Alps, in Switzerland or in the capital, Paris. Thanks to the TGV, all of these places can be easily reached. Treat yourself to a very different weekend away from Lyon and look forward to a wonderful time.
Spend at least an afternoon around the Place des Terraux
The Place des Terraux, with a spectacular fountain, at the foot of the Croix-Rousse hill, belongs, along with the Place Bellecour, to the most prominent squares of the city of Lyon. Directly on the square, the town hall (Hôtel de Ville), which is worth seeing, and the Palais Saint-Pierre with the „Musée des Beaux-Arts“, which should definitely be visited, are located. In the summer, countless cafés here invite you to linger a while. Nearby, you will find the futuristic opera house building is lcated and therefore, around the square, you are spoilt for choice.
Let’s go on a shopping trip
There are no limits set when it comes to shopping possibilities in Lyon. In a gourmet city like Lyon, culinary shopping is naturally part of them and so, everywhere in the city, there are delicacies to be purchased. Particularly worth recommending however are the Halles de Lyon in the Cours Lafayette, in which more than 50 shops put gourmets in high spirits. On the Presqu’île, between the Rue Victor Hugo and the Rue de la République, a vast pedestrian area with international and French shops invites you to go shopping. The famous „Carré d’Or“ between Bellecour and Cordeliers is the luxury shopping mile of the city. Added to this, there are countless shopping centres such as Part-Dieu by the train station in the south of the city and world-famous department stores such as Galeries Lafayette. If you’re looking to buy a nice souvenir (and sometimes kitsch can do you good), your best bet is to head for the Vieux-Lyon district
http://www.partdieu.com/
http://halledelyon.free.fr/
