Visit Lyon's best districts

Are you (re)discovering the city of Lyon? On the occasion of a weekend with family or an extended stay, enjoy a rich cultural offer and beautiful walks through the different districts of Lyon. From the oldest districts, such as Old Lyon, Fourvière, Croix Rousse or the modern districts of Perrache, Confluence, Brotteaux or even Part Dieu, the metropolis is steeped in history.

Museums, emblematic squares, breathtaking views, shopping, and of course gastronomy will be on the program of your stay in Lyon. We have established for you, the list of the districts of the city and their specificities. Follow the guide!

The must-see districts of the city of Lyon

During your visit to the metropolis, there are districts that you can not miss under any circumstances. Ranked second most beautiful city in the world by the very famous magazine "The Conde Nast Traveler", Lyon benefits from an international aura thanks to its lively and hectic historical place of life. Discover the most famous districts of the city:

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• Old Lyon or the Saint Jean district: it is certainly the best known district of the city. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Lyon remains anchored in the past with a part dating from the medieval period and the other from the Renaissance.
  It is also here that the famous "traboules" are hidden, these small secret passages allowing to pass from one building to another via small courtyards or stairs. After a visit to the Gadagne Museum or the Miniature and Cinema Museum, make a stop in a Lyon "bouchon" to taste the local specialties.
• Fourvière: in the heights of Old Lyon is the Fourvière hill. For the more daring you can go there on foot, otherwise you can take the funicular to go to the top of the hill. The superb Notre Dame de Fourvière Basilica overlooks the city and offers a panoramic view of all of Lyon. Take the opportunity to take a tour of the Jardin des Curiosités to enjoy again an exceptional view of the city.

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• Croix Rousse: also called the old Canuts district. It is inside these buildings specifically built to house the weaving machines that silk was made. The ceilings and windows had to be very high to accommodate these huge machines. Today there are only a few copies left, visible at the Maison des Canuts. The area is also known for being all slopes and for its "Gros caillou", a very large rock located in the middle of a square offering a very beautiful view of the whole city.
• The Peninsula: it groups together monuments and places of all kinds. From the rue de la République and its chic boutiques, to the place Bellecour and its private mansions, passing by the town hall, the places to see are numerous. Do not forget to make a detour by the Lyon Opera, the place des Terreaux, its Museum of Fine Arts and its Bartholdi fountain, or to go for a drink on the landscaped banks of the Rhône.

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The more discreet districts of Lyon

The city has so many assets that some places are relegated to the background while they also have museums, parks, and other infrastructures to see absolutely! Find the other districts of Lyon to discover urgently:

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• Confluence and Perrache: out of the ground in 2014, the Confluences museum quickly acquired a very large notoriety. Its futuristic architecture leaves no one indifferent and the museum regularly presents exhibitions on the origins of life, a part dedicated to archeology, representations on death as well as a part on societies and civilizations. Continue your visit with on the banks of the city which offer beautiful walks along the Rhône and Saône. You can even take a "vaporetto" for a boat trip.
  This modern district is also the place where high-tech companies have taken up residence. And it is there that a food-hall named HEAT has decided to settle to offer food stands of all kinds as well as foosball tables, ping-pong tables, all in a relaxed atmosphere.

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• Lyon Part Dieu: Less known, this district nevertheless offers some must-see addresses, such as the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. It is the place where all gastronomy lovers must go! With more than sixty stands of market gardeners, delicatessens, fishmongers, cheesemakers, you will find there the cream of local products. Sit down at a table and savor the Lyon specialties.
  If you feel like going shopping, go to the Lyon Part Dieu shopping center. It is one of the largest complexes in Europe! Hundreds of shops, a new cinema complex, and even a suspended garden are located in this gigantic shopping center.

Now that you know everything about the best districts of the city of Lyon, it's time to organize your stay with the B&B HOTELS!

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