Lyon Things To Do

Lyon Old Town
Lose yourself in the maze of narrow passageways of the old town or ‘Vieux Lyon.’ Stroll down tiny alleys and into hidden courtyards housing quaint decorative art shops and antique stalls or stop off for a morning coffee in the many cafes and bistros that line these atmospheric streets. Visitors will delight in the ornate gilded shop front facades and baroque features of many of these historic buildings.

Museums
A Lyon city break has access to literally dozens of inspiring museums that reflect a rich history dating back to Roman times and an impressive artistic heritage. Enjoy exhibitions of fine art and contemporary design, Roman antiquities, textiles – of which the city is renowned for and natural history displays. An educational day stepping back into history will provide many surprising highlights and is bound to inspire all the family.

Boat Cruise
Perhaps the best way to see Lyon is a full day cruise along the Rhone and Saone rivers. Enjoy lovely views of picturesque embankments, riverside churches and many majestic bridges. Cruise upriver to the scenic towns of Givers and Vienne for a taste of some stunning natural beauty and historic medieval sightseeing.

Gastronomy
With an estimated 1000 restaurants, Lyon cuisine will not disappoint and is famed for its imaginative recipes and freshness. Try the famous pullet hen with black truffles or ‘Cervelle de Canuts’ – delicious soft cheese with herbs. Many Michelin-starred restaurants will guarantee fine dining of the very highest quality and attract diners from all over France.

Places of Worship
Lyon has an incredible array of religious monuments and churches that date back as far as the middle ages. In gothic, renaissance and Romanesque styles, modest chapels and ornate basilicas stand beside ancient monasteries and ruined abbeys. Reflecting a history of multi faith worship, visits can also be arranged to an 18th century synagogue and commanding central mosque.

Shopping
Shopping is one of the most popular pastimes in Lyon with an expansive pedestrian area filled with large department stores and trendy boutiques housed in suitably elegant Victorian buildings. Antique furniture and jewellery shops are to be found everywhere or embrace the sheer spectacle and atmosphere of the daily antique dealers market which is one shopping experience that should not be missed.

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