Things to do in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes: The Best Historic Sites

March 10, 2022 Agatha Simes

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets (yes, the cobblestone kind). Explore this history in Vieux Lyon (one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighborhoods) and Lyon's two Roman amphitheatres, which still stage rock concerts today. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. (When we say "interesting," we mean it.)
Restaurants in Lyon

1. Fontaine Lanfrey & Baud

Place Antoine Vollon, Lyon France http://vanderkrogt.net/statues/object.php
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Fontaine Lanfrey & Baud

2. Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon

Place Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon France +33 4 78 92 82 29 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/cathedralelyon/
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4.5 based on 1,723 reviews

Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon

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.

3. Hotel de Ville de Lyon

1 Knights Key Blvd MM 47, 69205 Lyon France +33 4 72 10 30 30 https://www.lyon.fr/node/29913
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Hotel de Ville de Lyon

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.

4. Musee des Tissus et des Arts Decoratif

34 rue de la Charite Sauf jours fériés, dimanches de Pâques et de Pentecôte., 69002 Lyon France +33 4 78 38 42 00 [email protected] http://www.musee-des-tissus.com/
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Musee des Tissus et des Arts Decoratif

A historic collection of textiles and decorative arts.

Reviewed By C1921MRhelenw - Jersey City, United States

A delightful exhibit of Yves Saint Laurent and the beautiful fabrics he used to create his elegant dresses and gowns. I got to see the actual cost by meter of the fabrics. Lovely small museum in a lovely part of Lyon.

5. Pont d'Ainay

Quai du Marechal Joffre, 69002 Lyon France
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Pont d'Ainay

6. Maison Du Crible / Pink Tower Of Lyon

22 rue du Boeuf, 69005 Lyon France
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Maison Du Crible / Pink Tower Of Lyon

7. Ile Du Souvenir

Parc De La Tete D_or Monument Commémoratif Des Victimes De La Guerre, Lyon France
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Ile Du Souvenir

8. Aqueduc de la Brevenne

2 rue des Aqueducs, 69005 Lyon France

9. Saint Michel terrassant le dragon

Place de Fourviere, Lyon France http://vanderkrogt.net/statues/object.php

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