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Things to do in , Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in , France including Vieux Lyon, Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, Colline de Fourviere, Eglise Sainte Madeleine, Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, Hotel de Ville de Lyon, Theatres Romains de Fourviere, The Presqu'ile, Mur des Canuts, Traboules du Vieux Lyon.
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1. Vieux Lyon
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4.5 based on 6,612 reviews
Lyon's historic section is full of old buildings and a traditional old French atmosphere.
Reviewed By gavinb213
The best part of Lyon: fascinating and friendly. Wander around: get lost among the charming streets, stop for a drink or food at one of the many excellent cafes and restaurants.
2. Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
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4.5 based on 11,335 reviews
Standing atop Fourvière Hill, this basilica, constructed in the late 19th century, has an ornate interior to contrast its grave exterior.
Reviewed By Moko2000
This is a very beautiful church and the mosaics and ceiling are amazing and the view over Lyon is amazing as well. You can either take the tram or walk up. Its very easy to reach from old town
3. Colline de Fourviere
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4.5 based on 2,672 reviews
This hill was the location of Lyon's original Roman settlement and still is home to ancient ruins from that era.
Reviewed By Andrew081 - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Fourviere Hill famous for its firework display and processions during the festival of light (every December) is home to Tour Métallique de Fourvière (mini Eiffel tower), the ornate Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière (Cathedral) and the amazing remains of the Théâtre Gallo Romain (Roman Theatre) where open-air events are still held. Best reached by one of the two funicular railways from Vieux Lyon – railway cost is one standard metro/bus ticket (€1.90).
4. Eglise Sainte Madeleine
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
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4.5 based on 1,723 reviews
A 12th-century Gothic cathedral with impressive stained-glass windows.
Reviewed By morelqueen
I love old churches. The stained glass , astronomical clock, and the statue of Christ by the altar are all worthy of a stop on your meandering walk through Lyon.
6. Hotel de Ville de Lyon
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4.5 based on 582 reviews
Lyon's city hall, with its tall clock tower and blue-domed pavilions, fulfills the French tradition of dignified government buildings.
Reviewed By BernardBertram - London, United Kingdom
The whole area is full of these stunning old buildings & this one is opposite the Opera. Grand area. Very busy though.
7. Theatres Romains de Fourviere
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4.5 based on 3,155 reviews
A remnant from the era of dominance of the Roman Empire, the ruins of these two amphitheaters are over 2,000 years old.
Reviewed By Jimlockard - Lyon, France
Up on Fourviere Hill, accessible by funicular, you will find the ruins of a large Roman theater and a smaller adjacent meeting place in what was a large Roman settlement in the first Century. Both are now used for concerts in the summer. Easy to explore (but no disabled access to the sites). There is also a museum nearby. Worth visiting, great view, come to a concert if you can.
8. The Presqu'ile
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4.5 based on 769 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
The Presqu'ile is a lovely area of Lyon. It's full of restaurants, cafes, fashion and other types of stores. It also has wonderful architecture as well as some stunning buildings. This is certainly a part of Lyon one has to visit.
9. Mur des Canuts
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4.5 based on 1,423 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
There are several areas in Lyon with huge wall paintings or murals. And they are all fantastic. We managed to see a few, although we had to walk around quite a bit. Le Mur Des Canuts is one such mural and it is painted on a huge wall. It was created in 1987. It represents a day in the life of silk workers who worked in the neighbourhood and who had taken protest action against their poor working conditions in the 1800s. Apparently the mural is updated every now and then. This is a great piece of art and is really part of the local area and its culture and traditions.
10. Traboules du Vieux Lyon
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4.5 based on 3,028 reviews
Reviewed By 386bast - Brussels, Belgium
this has to be one of the highlights of visiting this amazing city you just have to wander the Streets get lost and then start looking for the traboules and whe you find them just marvel in their beauty
