Gadagne Historical Museums
Located in the old quarter in Lyon St Jean in a Renaissance building, the Musées Gadagne comprise two truly beautiful museums: the Historical Museum of Lyon and the newly refreshed Museum of Puppetry Art.
Lyon Must-Sees, from Hilltops to Tunnels
From the spires of Fourvière in the west to the awnings of Les Puces in the east, Lyon is chocked
See the iconic Saint Jean Cathedral in the charming historic district of Vieux Lyon. When you’re done, hop across the Saône river to see Place Bellecour, the biggest pedestrian square in Europe.
Or see the city in a new way by exploring Lyon’s secret network of traboules, or covered passageways, that swerve through the districts.
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Musée Miniatures et Cinema
This museum is unique in Europe and shows everyday world in tiny, pulls you into the realms of cinema and its special effects.
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Jazz à Vienne
Since 1981, the historic Roman City of Vienne has hosted this wonderful jazz festival on the banks of the Rhone River just 30 km south of Lyon.
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Brasserie Georges
Since 1836 Brasserie Georges is serving the finest food in an elegant establishment: a fabulous place to savour the grand history of Lyon and its impeccable cuisine.
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Les Halles de Lyon
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse is a remarkable indoor food market offering the very finest produce available anywhere since 1859.
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La Croix Rousse Market
La Croix Rousse market which is one of the busiest markets in Lyon lines the Boulevard de la Croix Rousse which is a part of Lyon’s UNESCO world heritage site.
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The Traboules: Lyon secret passageways
What is a Traboule? Lyon’s secret covered passageways, or traboules, are an ideal way of visiting the city’s hidden and colourful past.
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Lyon Saint Jean Cathedral
In Lyon’s 5th district, is St Jean Cathedral in the beating heart of Vieux Lyon, home to the largest Renaissance area in Europe after Venice.
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Place Bellecour
Place Bellecour is the largest pedestrian square in Europe. A landmark to visit in Lyon.
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Les Puces du Canal
Discover les Puces du Canal in Villeurbanne aka Lyon’s flea market. A place for vintage lovers, Les Puces du Canal is a paradise for cravers of good deals.
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Le Musée des Confluences
The Millenium Falcon of Lyon. Discover Lyon’s audacious and eclectic Natural History Museum, at the confluence of the city’s famous rivers.
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Parc de la Tête d’Or
Le Parc de la Tete d’Or: Lyon’s magnificent urban park. History of the park Created in 1857 by the brothers Denis and Eugène Buhler in the same year as New York’s famous Central Park, Le Parc de la Tete d’Or has seen numerous additions since it’s initial creation, including in 1865 the […]
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Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilisation
The Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilisation astounds the visitor with its avant-garde architecture and carefully-chosen exhibits, nudging you to uncover more of what Lyon’s Roman, Gaul and Celtic forebears got up to.
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Lyon Fine Arts Museum
The stunning Fine Arts Museum of Lyon – The “little Louvre” of Lyon is an atmospheric and unmissable moment on your visit of Lyon.
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How it all began
The first light shows took place in Lyon on 8th December 1852 for religious reasons. Here’s the real story of the most popular event in Lyon.
