Travel:
Ibis Budget/Styles, Rue de la Villette
https://all.accor.com/hotel/7413/index.en.shtml
https://all.accor.com/hotel/7373/index.en.shtml
On the east side of the station, next door to each other. Styles is more expensive but includes breakfast. Budget is really basic, but for a night or two is a very cheap solution, especially if you are splashing out on a nicer hotel later in the holiday!
Radisson Blu, Part-Dieu Tower
https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-lyon
The top 10 floors of this landmark are taken up by hotel rooms with magnificent views.
There is also a bar and restaurant open to the public.
A La Traboule, 3 Place du Gouvernement
https://www.restaurant-alatraboule.com/english-website/index.html Traditional bouchon Lyonnais
There are many like this, look out for the checked tablecloths
It has a low rating online, and you may be able to make a better choice of bouchon than us! But we liked the hospitality, the food, and the shelter from the rain.
Le Coquemar, 25 Montée Cardinal Decourtray
https://www.facebook.com/lecoquemar69005/
A small family-run restaurant, right at the top of the hill behind the basilica. Its lunch menu is just usually 3 mains and a dessert, but they do amazing food and you don't need more than that.
NOT MONDAY. ONLY OPEN 12 NOON to 1.30PM.
Le Pain des Jacobins, 3 Rue de l'Ancienne Préfecture
bakery selling the famous pink Lyon praline tart
http://www.museedesconfluences.fr/fr/visit-museum
Where the Rhône and Saône meet, this museum has natural history, local history, and more
take Tram T1, closed Monday
Musee de l'Imprimerie, 13 rue Poulaillerie
http://www.imprimerie.lyon.fr/imprimerie/
A museum all about printing techniques from the 15th to the 21st century
closed Mon, Tue
Centre of the Resistance and Deportation, 14 ave Berthelot
http://www.chrd.lyon.fr/chrd/sections/fr/pied/english_1
Incredibly moving, a part of French history that all should know about
Tram T2 to Centre Berthelot, closed Mon and Tue
Musee de Beaux Arts, 20 place des Terreaux
http://www.mba-lyon.fr/mba/sections/languages/english/museum/welcome-museum-lyon
closed Tuesday
Eurostar/Thalys
from St Pancras, changing at Lille or Paris
Standard Premier often available, with meal and drinks included
It's easier to change at Lille, allow 15 minutes for this
Paris requires travelling across the city on the RER - see Seat 61 for details
https://www.seat61.com/Paris-metro.htm#Metro%20routes%20from
https://www.seat61.com/Paris-metro.htm#Metro%20routes%20from
Hotels:
Ibis Budget/Styles, Rue de la Villette
https://all.accor.com/hotel/7413/index.en.shtml
https://all.accor.com/hotel/7373/index.en.shtml
On the east side of the station, next door to each other. Styles is more expensive but includes breakfast. Budget is really basic, but for a night or two is a very cheap solution, especially if you are splashing out on a nicer hotel later in the holiday!
Marriott Cité International, Quai Charles De Gaulle
Overlooking the River Rhone, a short tram
ride away from the city centre
Tram or bus to Cite Internationale, take the stop
after Interpol, also for Modern Art Museum
Executive lounge, rooftop fitness centre and
Jacuzzi
Clean and modern, good breakfast and
refreshments
Radisson Blu, Part-Dieu Tower
https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-lyon
The top 10 floors of this landmark are taken up by hotel rooms with magnificent views.
There is also a bar and restaurant open to the public.
Tourist
Card:
Lyon
City Card, 1 to 3 days
Free river
cruise (see below)
Free guided walking tour to choose from
Free guided walking tour to choose from
Free access
to all Bus, Metro, Tramway and Funicular
Free
access to over 30 museums
Alternatively, a 24/48/72h travel ticket is available
https://www.tcl.fr/en/fares
Lyon Tourism is located at place Bellecour
https://en.visiterlyon.com/
https://www.tcl.fr/en/fares
Lyon Tourism is located at place Bellecour
https://en.visiterlyon.com/
Food:
A La Traboule, 3 Place du Gouvernement
https://www.restaurant-alatraboule.com/english-website/index.html Traditional bouchon Lyonnais
There are many like this, look out for the checked tablecloths
It has a low rating online, and you may be able to make a better choice of bouchon than us! But we liked the hospitality, the food, and the shelter from the rain.
Le Coquemar, 25 Montée Cardinal Decourtray
https://www.facebook.com/lecoquemar69005/
A small family-run restaurant, right at the top of the hill behind the basilica. Its lunch menu is just usually 3 mains and a dessert, but they do amazing food and you don't need more than that.
NOT MONDAY. ONLY OPEN 12 NOON to 1.30PM.
Akle, 108 Rue Chaponnay
https://akle.fr/
A Lebanese restaurant, very small so book ahead if you can, from a couple who also run a brilliant food truck. Close to the station and Place Guichard.
Food Hall: Halles de Lyon Pau Bocuse (11am-3pm), 102 cours Lafayette
https://www.halles-de-lyon-paulbocuse.com/les-halles/
https://akle.fr/
A Lebanese restaurant, very small so book ahead if you can, from a couple who also run a brilliant food truck. Close to the station and Place Guichard.
Food Hall: Halles de Lyon Pau Bocuse (11am-3pm), 102 cours Lafayette
https://www.halles-de-lyon-paulbocuse.com/les-halles/
Shopping:
Voisin,
11 place Bellecour (and all over town)
luxury chocolate shops
Le Pain des Jacobins, 3 Rue de l'Ancienne Préfecture
bakery selling the famous pink Lyon praline tart
Boat Trips:
Les Bateaux Lyonnais
Boarding opposite 2 quai des Célestins, at the foot of the Passerelle du Palais de Justice, left bank of the Saône river, by Place Bellecour.
Boarding opposite 2 quai des Célestins, at the foot of the Passerelle du Palais de Justice, left bank of the Saône river, by Place Bellecour.
available free with the Lyon City
Card
two different routes: to the Confluence or to the Ile Barbe
two different routes: to the Confluence or to the Ile Barbe
Sightseeing:
Vieux Lyon
Gadagne museums: MAM and MHL, place du Petit College
http://www.gadagne.musees.lyon.fr/index.php/gadagne/(lang)/en
a history museum and a puppetry museum in a Renaissance building
closed Mon, Tue
Lyon Cathedral
impressive astronomical clock
Fourvière
Gadagne museums: MAM and MHL, place du Petit College
http://www.gadagne.musees.lyon.fr/index.php/gadagne/(lang)/en
a history museum and a puppetry museum in a Renaissance building
closed Mon, Tue
Lyon Cathedral
impressive astronomical clock
Fourvière
Take the funicular from Saint-Jean to Fourvière
Basilica and crypt
Basilica and crypt
https://www.fourviere.org/en/discover/notre-dame-de-fourviere/
There are great views over the city.
Lugdunum, 17 Rue Cléberg
https://lugdunum.grandlyon.com/en/
Museum and Roman ampitheatre, with lots of artefacts and temporary exhibitions
Take the funicular from Saint-Jean to Théatres Romains
School groups dress in togas which is embarrassing for them!
Lugdunum, 17 Rue Cléberg
https://lugdunum.grandlyon.com/en/
Museum and Roman ampitheatre, with lots of artefacts and temporary exhibitions
Take the funicular from Saint-Jean to Théatres Romains
School groups dress in togas which is embarrassing for them!
Closed Monday
Croix Rousse
This is a district north of the city, the main street is Boulevard de Croix-Rousse.
We would recommend a tour by road-train which includes the trompe l'oeil murals on the sides of buildings. It runs from 17 rue Paul Chenavard near the Muesum of Fine Arts. There's a discount with the Lyon City Card. We got out at Metro Henon at the top end of the route and walked back to the city, so as to spend more time at different sights.
Maison des Canuts, 10 rue d’Ivry
This is a district north of the city, the main street is Boulevard de Croix-Rousse.
We would recommend a tour by road-train which includes the trompe l'oeil murals on the sides of buildings. It runs from 17 rue Paul Chenavard near the Muesum of Fine Arts. There's a discount with the Lyon City Card. We got out at Metro Henon at the top end of the route and walked back to the city, so as to spend more time at different sights.
Maison des Canuts, 10 rue d’Ivry
past and present weaving
techniques
Soierie
Vivante, 21 rue Richan and 11 rue Lebrun
lace-making workshops with practical
demonstrations
Check times on their website:
https://www.soierie-vivante.asso.fr/ENG/Adultes_visites_individuels.php
The traboules are passageways between streets, and some of them are architecturally fascinating, with vast courtyards. One of the best is Cour des Voraces: 9 place Colbert to 29 rue Imbert Colomes
Check times on their website:
https://www.soierie-vivante.asso.fr/ENG/Adultes_visites_individuels.php
The traboules are passageways between streets, and some of them are architecturally fascinating, with vast courtyards. One of the best is Cour des Voraces: 9 place Colbert to 29 rue Imbert Colomes
City Centre
Lumiere Museum, 25 rue du Premier-Film
Lumiere Museum, 25 rue du Premier-Film
This old house was the home of the Lumière brothers, and now houses permanent and temporary exhibitions about the history of cinema, closed Monday
Tony Garnier Urban Museum, 4 rue des Serpollieres
apartment blocks with gigantic murals, and museum with art gallery, closed Monday
take tram T2 to Bachut Mairie du 8e
Musée des Confluences, 86 Quai Perrachehttp://www.museedesconfluences.fr/fr/visit-museum
Where the Rhône and Saône meet, this museum has natural history, local history, and more
take Tram T1, closed Monday
Musee de l'Imprimerie, 13 rue Poulaillerie
http://www.imprimerie.lyon.fr/imprimerie/
A museum all about printing techniques from the 15th to the 21st century
closed Mon, Tue
Centre of the Resistance and Deportation, 14 ave Berthelot
http://www.chrd.lyon.fr/chrd/sections/fr/pied/english_1
Incredibly moving, a part of French history that all should know about
Tram T2 to Centre Berthelot, closed Mon and Tue
Musee de Beaux Arts, 20 place des Terreaux
http://www.mba-lyon.fr/mba/sections/languages/english/museum/welcome-museum-lyon
closed Tuesday
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