Presqu'île
Ideal for: first visit, shopping, couples
The heart of the city between the two rivers: squares, shops, restaurants and easy access to everything else. The most versatile choice.
Lyon
France's food capital, between the Rhône and the Saône, perfect for a long weekend.
Plan your stay in Lyon
Best areas to stay in Lyon
Vieux-Lyon (Old Lyon)
Ideal for: couples, history lovers
A Renaissance district of cobbled lanes and traboules at the foot of Fourvière. Charming but very touristy during the day.
Croix-Rousse
Ideal for: local life, longer stays
The former silk workers' district, with a village feel and a well-known market. On a hill: steep climbs, but the metro serves the plateau.
Part-Dieu
Ideal for: business trips, arriving by train, budget
Around the main TGV station and shopping centre: very practical to arrive and leave, less charming for strolling.
Practical info about Lyon
Lyon is easy to explore on foot and by metro or tram. Part-Dieu station is served by many high-speed trains, and the airport is linked to Part-Dieu by the Rhônexpress express tram (timetable and fares on its official website).
Lyon is a good base to explore the region: Beaujolais vineyards, Pérouges or day trips to the Alps.
What to see in Lyon
- Fourvière Basilica, for the city view;
- Old Lyon and its traboules, passages between courtyards;
- the Presqu’île, Place Bellecour and Place des Terreaux;
- the Croix-Rousse and its slopes;
- the Musée des Confluences, and a Lyon bouchon for local food.
All our tips in Travel in France.