{"id":267473,"date":"2026-06-22T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=267473"},"modified":"2026-08-12T22:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T20:52:10","slug":"lyon-france-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Lyon, France: 14 Things to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve already ticked Paris off your list, head for the unique city where the Rh\u00f4ne and Sa\u00f4ne rivers meet. <strong>Lyon, France<\/strong> has a real earthiness to it and is rightly considered the <strong>true gastronomic shrine<\/strong> of the whole country. Locals will happily confirm that the <strong>real belly of France<\/strong> lies right here, surrounded by vineyards and alpine peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over a long weekend you can spend endless hours discovering <strong>secret Renaissance passageways<\/strong> and soaking up the atmosphere in tiny caf\u00e9s. What awaits you is a dynamic, historically rich playground for the <strong>perfect city break<\/strong>. Get your itinerary ready and find out which spots you absolutely shouldn&#8217;t miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff644265&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff644265\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/26229979_1537253193057398_7514846931572230181_n.jpg\" alt=\"View of Lyon, France\" class=\"wp-image-51470\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/26229979_1537253193057398_7514846931572230181_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/26229979_1537253193057398_7514846931572230181_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/26229979_1537253193057398_7514846931572230181_n-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lyon <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#When_to_Visit_Lyon\" >When to Visit Lyon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Lyon\" >Where to Stay in Lyon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#14_Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Lyon\" >14 Things to See and Do in Lyon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#1_The_Old_Town_of_Vieux_Lyon_and_the_Renaissance_Palaces\" >1. The Old Town of Vieux Lyon and the Renaissance Palaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#2_The_Secret_Traboules_Passageways\" >2. The Secret Traboules Passageways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#3_Notre-Dame_de_Fourviere_Basilica_and_the_City_View\" >3. Notre-Dame de Fourvi\u00e8re Basilica and the City View<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#4_The_Roman_Theatre_and_Ancient_History\" >4. The Roman Theatre and Ancient History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#5_The_Presquile_Peninsula_and_Place_Bellecour\" >5. The Presqu&#8217;\u00eele Peninsula and Place Bellecour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#6_The_Croix-Rousse_District_and_the_Silk_Weavers_History\" >6. The Croix-Rousse District and the Silk Weavers&#8217; History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#7_Traditional_Bouchons_and_Lyon_Gastronomy\" >7. Traditional Bouchons and Lyon Gastronomy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#8_Les_Halles_de_Lyon_Paul_Bocuse\" >8. Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#9_Fete_des_Lumieres_the_December_Festival_of_Lights\" >9. F\u00eate des Lumi\u00e8res, the December Festival of Lights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#10_Futurism_at_the_Musee_des_Confluences\" >10. Futurism at the Mus\u00e9e des Confluences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#11_The_Green_Oasis_of_Parc_de_la_Tete_dOr\" >11. The Green Oasis of Parc de la T\u00eate d&#8217;Or<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#12_The_Giant_Mur_des_Canuts_Mural\" >12. The Giant Mur des Canuts Mural<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#13_A_Boat_Cruise_on_the_Rhone_and_Saone\" >13. A Boat Cruise on the Rh\u00f4ne and Sa\u00f4ne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#14_Saint-Jean-Baptiste_Cathedral\" >14. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#Where_to_Go_Next_from_Lyon\" >Where to Go Next from Lyon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#How_many_days_do_I_need_to_explore_Lyon\" >How many days do I need to explore Lyon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#Do_I_need_a_car_for_the_city\" >Do I need a car for the city?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#What_exactly_is_a_traboule\" >What exactly is a traboule?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#Can_I_eat_well_here_as_a_vegetarian\" >Can I eat well here as a vegetarian?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#How_does_paying_and_tipping_work_in_restaurants\" >How does paying and tipping work in restaurants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#When_exactly_does_the_Festival_of_Lights_take_place\" >When exactly does the Festival of Lights take place?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lyon-france-things-to-do\/#Is_the_city_safe_for_tourists\" >Is the city safe for tourists?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>Secret traboules passageways:<\/strong> The most iconic experience in the whole city is discovering the hidden passages that originally served silk weavers and, during the war, the French Resistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Gastronomy is a religion:<\/strong> People come here primarily to eat, and the traditional local taverns known as bouchons are an absolute culinary must for every visitor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Festival of Lights in December:<\/strong> If you visit in early December, you&#8217;ll experience the incredible F\u00eate des Lumi\u00e8res \u2014 but you&#8217;ll need to book accommodation up to nine months ahead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Watch out for low-emission zones:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re driving, remember that only vehicles with a <strong>Crit&#8217;Air 1 or 2 eco sticker<\/strong> can enter the wider city centre, otherwise you risk a hefty fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Two rivers, two banks:<\/strong> Getting your bearings is easy \u2014 the historic centre sits by one river, while the more modern districts and the main square lie on the peninsula between the two waterways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit_Lyon\"><\/span>When to Visit Lyon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The loveliest time to visit traditionally falls in the <strong>warm spring months and the colourful autumn<\/strong>, when temperatures sit at very pleasant levels and the city lives an outdoor life. In May and June you can enjoy long evenings on restaurant terraces, while the autumn months offer ideal conditions for tasting young wine from the nearby Beaujolais region. During these months you&#8217;ll also avoid the worst extremes of high summer and deep winter, and the city has an absolutely perfect atmosphere for a full day of exploring on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re planning your trip for the summer holidays, be prepared for the fact that <strong>July and August can get seriously hot<\/strong>. The stone streets of the old town bake during the day and you&#8217;ll only find shade in the dark archways of historic houses or in air-conditioned museums. Many locals also flee south to the sea or to the nearby mountains in August, so some smaller family-run businesses and traditional restaurants may have a sign up about their annual closure. All year round you&#8217;ll need to respect the very strict French dining rules, because <strong>lunch is served exclusively between noon and 2pm<\/strong>, and if you miss that window, you&#8217;ll only manage to grab a coffee or a cold baguette in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A chapter all of its own is early December, when the <strong>famous F\u00eate des Lumi\u00e8res (Festival of Lights)<\/strong> takes place. In 2026 this enormous festival runs from the 5th to the 8th of December, and around four million people from all over the world descend on the city during that time. It&#8217;s an absolutely fascinating spectacle full of breathtaking video mapping, but also a huge logistical challenge, because the streets are bursting at the seams and hotel prices shoot through the roof. If you want to experience this event, you need to start sorting out accommodation by the end of summer at the latest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff644b08&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff644b08\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1485-2.jpg\" alt=\"Streets of Lyon, France\" class=\"wp-image-51471\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1485-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1485-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1485-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1485-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1485-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lyon <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Lyon\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Lyon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\ud83d\udca1 Tip for accommodation and experiences: We prefer to look for places to stay on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Lyon&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Booking.com<\/a>, which usually has the best cancellation policies. For tickets, tours and activities, it pays to compare and book through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Lyon&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right location is absolutely key to exploring the city, and you&#8217;ll do best to stay <strong>right on the Presqu&#8217;\u00eele peninsula or in historic Vieux Lyon<\/strong>. From these spots you can comfortably walk to all the main sights and won&#8217;t have to rely on public transport in the evening. Prices for a standard double room outside festival dates average <strong>around \u20ac120 to \u20ac160 per night<\/strong>, but during major trade fairs or the December festival they can easily be triple that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When looking for accommodation I strongly recommend sorting out the parking question, because driving in the centre is genuinely tricky and the rules are very strict. On weekdays from 8am to 8pm, only <strong>vehicles with a Crit&#8217;Air 1 or 2 eco sticker<\/strong> can enter the wider centre \u2014 you&#8217;ll need to order one online in advance for around \u20ac5. If you don&#8217;t have this sticker or you drive an older diesel, you risk a fine of \u20ac68 to \u20ac375. By far the best strategy is to leave the car at a P+R park-and-ride on the edge of the city and take the excellent metro into the centre. If you&#8217;re travelling from the UK, the easiest option is to fly into Lyon\u2013Saint-Exup\u00e9ry Airport \u2014 British Airways and easyJet run direct routes from London, and a tram-train whisks you into the city centre in about half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great choice for a romantic stay is the stylish <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&amp;campaign=lyon-francie&amp;hotelname=H%C3%B4tel%20de%20l%27Abbaye&amp;address=Lyon%2C%20Francie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel de l&#8217;Abbaye<\/a><\/strong>, which offers beautiful designer rooms in a quieter part of the peninsula. If you&#8217;re after something truly exceptional and have a more generous budget, take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&amp;campaign=lyon-francie&amp;hotelname=Villa%20Florentine&amp;address=Lyon%2C%20Francie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Villa Florentine<\/a><\/strong>, a luxury hotel with a pool and a breathtaking view over the whole city straight from the Fourvi\u00e8re hill. For lovers of modern technology and total privacy, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&amp;campaign=lyon-francie&amp;hotelname=MiHotel&amp;address=Lyon%2C%20Francie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">MiHotel<\/a><\/strong> concept works brilliantly, offering luxury designer apartments scattered across the centre with contactless code access. When paying, bear in mind that most accommodation in France adds a <strong>small city tax (taxe de s\u00e9jour)<\/strong> of roughly \u20ac2 per person per night, paid at reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff645206&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff645206\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208056.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Lyon with historic architecture\" class=\"wp-image-216852\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208056.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208056-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208056-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208056-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208056-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208056-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208056-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Magda Ehlers \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Lyon\"><\/span>14 Things to See and Do in Lyon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s take a look together at the very best this stunning city has to offer \u2014 and trust me, you&#8217;ll struggle to fit it all into a single weekend. The city is woven through with history from Roman times to modern architecture, and it pays to have at least a rough plan so you don&#8217;t waste time dashing from one riverbank to the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff645708&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff645708\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208063.jpg\" alt=\"Vieux Lyon old town and Renaissance palaces\" class=\"wp-image-216853\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208063.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208063-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208063-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208063-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208063-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208063-696x1044.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Travel Photographer \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Old_Town_of_Vieux_Lyon_and_the_Renaissance_Palaces\"><\/span>1. The Old Town of Vieux Lyon and the Renaissance Palaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is exactly the place where the real historic France hits you, and probably where you&#8217;ll spend the most time. <strong>The entire Vieux Lyon district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> and consists of a stunning labyrinth of narrow cobbled lanes lined with gorgeous Renaissance houses in pastel hues. Dive into this maze early in the morning, before the streets fill with crowds of tourists and restaurant terraces spread their tables across every free inch of bumpy cobblestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This historic quarter logically splits into three smaller parts named after the local churches, with the central Saint-Jean always the busiest. As you stroll, be sure to notice the <strong>beautiful details on the building fa\u00e7ades<\/strong>, the elaborate stone gargoyles, soaring vaults and massive ornate shutters that recall the heyday of the rich silk trade. It&#8217;s an area made for aimless wandering, discovering little shops selling traditional handmade goods and soaking up that authentic southern atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Avoid the main drags like Rue Saint-Jean at lunchtime, when it&#8217;s literally packed shoulder to shoulder, and instead <strong>slip into the side streets of the Saint-Georges or Saint-Paul sections<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll find a much calmer atmosphere and small, authentic caf\u00e9s frequented mostly by locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff645d28&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff645d28\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208068.jpg\" alt=\"Secret traboules passageways in old Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-216854\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208068.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208068-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208068-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208068-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208068-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208068-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208068-1392x1856.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Norbert Paglia \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Secret_Traboules_Passageways\"><\/span>2. The Secret Traboules Passageways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mention Lyon and any local will immediately bring up the traboules \u2014 a <strong>completely unique system of secret passages and staircases<\/strong> that run through courtyards and elegantly connect parallel streets. Originally built by silk weavers so they could carry precious, delicate fabrics to market in the dry and in total safety from the unpredictable rain. During the Second World War this intricate labyrinth then served the French Resistance, who could move through the city completely unnoticed and slip away from the Gestapo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today these historic passages are open to the public completely free of charge, but you need to know where to look, because from the street they look like perfectly ordinary front doors to apartment buildings. <strong>The most famous is the Cour des Voraces in the Croix-Rousse district<\/strong>, which boasts an imposing monumental staircase of six storeys that might just make your head spin a little. You don&#8217;t need any pricey ticket to explore them \u2014 sometimes it just takes a bit of courage to turn the handle of an inconspicuous door and suddenly find yourself standing in a Renaissance courtyard that the people outside have no idea exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: As you pass through these corridors, <strong>keep completely quiet and fully respect the privacy of the residents<\/strong>, because traboules run through real apartment buildings where people actually live and work. If you spot a small bronze plaque with a lion&#8217;s head by the entrance, it means the passage is officially and legally open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff64627a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff64627a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1353\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208072.jpg\" alt=\"Notre-Dame de Fourvi\u00e8re Basilica above Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-216855\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208072.jpg 1353w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208072-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208072-700x1059.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208072-768x1162.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208072-1015x1536.jpg 1015w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208072-696x1053.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1353px) 100vw, 1353px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: LIZHI LIANG \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Notre-Dame_de_Fourviere_Basilica_and_the_City_View\"><\/span>3. Notre-Dame de Fourvi\u00e8re Basilica and the City View<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High above the city on the Fourvi\u00e8re hill rises a gleaming white basilica that locals sometimes affectionately call the upside-down elephant, because its four mighty towers resemble elephant legs sticking up into the air. <strong>This monumental 19th-century structure is dedicated to the Virgin Mary<\/strong>, who, according to legend, saved the city from a devastating plague epidemic \u2014 and its interior will literally take your breath away with its opulent decoration. The inside is covered from floor to ceiling in intricate gold mosaics and beautiful stained glass, creating a fascinating contrast to the rather austere exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can make your way up on foot via steep lanes and endless steps, but a far more authentic and comfortable experience is offered by <strong>the historic funicular, commonly known here as the ficelle<\/strong>. The funicular departs from a station right in Vieux Lyon and accepts standard public transport tickets, saving you plenty of energy for further exploring. A single ticket costs just over \u20ac2 and saves you a roughly 20-minute, very demanding climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right next to the basilica you&#8217;ll find a sprawling viewing terrace that opens up an <strong>absolutely fantastic panoramic view over the whole city<\/strong>, the confluence of the two rivers and, on a clear day, even the majestic snow-capped summit of Mont Blanc somewhere in the distance. Try to come here ideally just before sunset, when the whole old town below takes on a beautiful golden glow and the street lamps gradually start to light up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff646779&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff646779\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208076.jpg\" alt=\"Ancient Roman theatre on Fourvi\u00e8re in Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-216856\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208076.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208076-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208076-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208076-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208076-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208076-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208076-1392x929.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Diego F. Parra \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Roman_Theatre_and_Ancient_History\"><\/span>4. The Roman Theatre and Ancient History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long before this strategic spot became a bustling French city, there stood a very significant Roman settlement called Lugdunum, and to this day you&#8217;ll find its fascinating, beautifully preserved remains. <strong>Right on the slope of the Fourvi\u00e8re hill lies a stunning Roman theatre and a smaller adjacent odeon<\/strong>, which rightly rank among the oldest ancient monuments in the entire country. The whole vast archaeological park is freely open to the public with no admission fee, so you can wander completely freely among the ancient stones and test the incredible acoustics of the preserved tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the summer months this stunning historic space comes alive during the prestigious Les Nuits de Fourvi\u00e8re festival, when it hosts <strong>grand open-air theatre performances and music concerts<\/strong>. Sitting on stone steps twenty centuries old, sipping local wine from the Rh\u00f4ne valley and listening to live music with a view over the glittering night-time city is an experience you won&#8217;t easily forget. If you&#8217;re interested in ancient history on a deeper level, definitely set aside time for the adjacent museum too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The Lugdunum museum building itself is an architectural gem, because it is <strong>almost entirely tucked discreetly into the hillside<\/strong>, so as not to disrupt the look of the archaeological site in any way. 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The Presqu&#8217;\u00eele Peninsula and Place Bellecour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The heart of modern city life beats on a fairly narrow strip of land called Presqu&#8217;\u00eele, hemmed in on two sides by the mighty currents of the Rh\u00f4ne and the Sa\u00f4ne. <strong>This very elegant district is full of wide boulevards, luxury shopping boutiques and imposing 19th-century buildings<\/strong> that might remind you a little of classic Parisian architecture. It&#8217;s an absolutely ideal place for an afternoon of shopping on the main artery of Rue de la R\u00e9publique, lingering in pricey caf\u00e9s and soaking up that genuine French city atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main landmark of the whole peninsula is <strong>the enormous Place Bellecour, which ranks among the very largest pedestrian squares in all of Europe<\/strong>. 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The Croix-Rousse District and the Silk Weavers&#8217; History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Vieux Lyon has the reputation of a beautiful historic open-air museum and Presqu&#8217;\u00eele is the elegant shopping centre, then the Croix-Rousse district is the real, pulsating bohemian heart of the city. <strong>This steep, hilly quarter is often nicknamed the village within the city<\/strong> and has a completely unique atmosphere full of independent caf\u00e9s, art studios and small artisan bakeries. Especially at the weekend there&#8217;s a wonderfully relaxed mood here, with locals gathering in great numbers at farmers&#8217; markets and chatting over their morning coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The history of this area is inseparably linked with the production of luxury silk, and the hard-working local labourers were known as canuts. <strong>The houses here typically have very tall windows and genuinely lofty ceilings<\/strong>, so that in the past they could even fit the enormous looms on which the most luxurious fabrics were woven for Europe&#8217;s royal courts. To this day you&#8217;ll find several working workshops down hidden lanes, where they&#8217;ll happily show you the traditional production process and where you can buy a beautiful silk scarf as the most authentic souvenir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Don&#8217;t take the convenient metro up to the district \u2014 <strong>instead, earn it properly by walking up the slopes of the Mont\u00e9e de la Grande-C\u00f4te<\/strong>. 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Traditional Bouchons and Lyon Gastronomy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, if you head to this region, your days will naturally revolve mainly around food and the dinner table, because this is the real belly of France. <strong>The traditional local taverns known as bouchons are an absolute cultural phenomenon<\/strong>, originally created to feed the hungry workers from the silk workshops with a proper portion of calories. Don&#8217;t expect any starched white tablecloths or minimalist fine dining here \u2014 this is the domain of a noisy atmosphere, tables crammed tightly together, and hearty local C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne wine poured into heavy glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classic Lyon cuisine is historically heavily built on meat, offal and lard, which locals absolutely adore, but as a vegetarian you&#8217;ll have it a touch harder here. <strong>You definitely won&#8217;t go hungry, though<\/strong>, because the French passion for quality cheese and cream will reliably save you. Look on the menu for the traditional gratin dauphinois, wonderfully creamy potatoes baked with cream and cheese, or order one of the various large salads with warm goat&#8217;s cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wonderful experience is the <strong>famous Lyon quenelles, if you happen to come across a version without the traditional pike in a more modern establishment<\/strong>. These are incredibly fluffy dumplings made from choux pastry, baked in a rich sauce, that literally melt on your tongue. 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Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to see with your own eyes where the best chefs and discerning local gourmets shop for fresh ingredients, you have to head straight to this legendary covered market. <strong>It proudly bears the name of Paul Bocuse, the most famous local chef of all<\/strong>, whose ideas defined modern French gastronomy for the entire 20th century. It&#8217;s an absolute culinary temple and a giant larder, where the aromas of ripening cheeses, freshly baked bread, exotic spices and top-class wines all blend under one enormous roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strolling the narrow aisles between the beautifully arranged stalls is a huge experience in itself, and I recommend coming ideally on a Sunday morning, when the liveliest atmosphere prevails. <strong>Be sure to stop at one of the celebrated cheesemongers and pick up some Saint-Marcellin<\/strong>, a small, incredibly creamy cheese that&#8217;s absolutely synonymous with this region and tastes best of all simply with a fresh, crusty baguette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: This renowned market isn&#8217;t the cheapest affair, but <strong>you can assemble an absolutely luxurious picnic from top-quality ingredients<\/strong> that will end up costing you far less than an ordinary lunch in a pricey restaurant. You can then enjoy your purchased treasures at leisure in a nearby park right on the riverbank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff6487bd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff6487bd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208094.jpg\" alt=\"Illuminated H\u00f4tel-Dieu during the Festival of Lights in Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-216860\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208094.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208094-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208094-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208094-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208094-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208094-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208094-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bastien Neves \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Fete_des_Lumieres_the_December_Festival_of_Lights\"><\/span>9. F\u00eate des Lumi\u00e8res, the December Festival of Lights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This enormous event completely transforms the rhythm of the whole city, and if you have that rare chance, it&#8217;s well worth experiencing at least once in your life. <strong>The F\u00eate des Lumi\u00e8res has very deep historical roots<\/strong>, when locals lit candles in their windows as heartfelt thanks to the Virgin Mary for protection from a plague epidemic, and this lovely tradition gradually grew into a gigantic festival of modern light art. Over four December evenings the whole historic centre magically transforms into one vast, dazzling open-air gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important monuments, grand squares and historic building fa\u00e7ades come alive with <strong>incredible video mapping and elaborate light installations by acclaimed artists from all over the world<\/strong>. People stroll through the festively illuminated streets, drink hot mulled wine, and the whole atmosphere is absolutely magical despite the huge crowds moving through. In 2026 this celebrated festival runs from the 5th to the 8th of December, and around four million people descend on the city during it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f If you want to experience this unique festival, <strong>you must book accommodation by the end of summer at the very latest<\/strong>, because any later and you won&#8217;t find anything at all, or you&#8217;ll pay absolutely astronomical sums. Be prepared too for the fact that the streets in the centre turn into one-way streams of bodies, and a normal walk from one square to another can easily take an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Futurism_at_the_Musee_des_Confluences\"><\/span>10. Futurism at the Mus\u00e9e des Confluences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the very southern tip of the peninsula, exactly at that dramatic spot where the waters of the two great rivers Rh\u00f4ne and Sa\u00f4ne fiercely merge, stands a building that at first glance looks like a crashed spaceship from the distant future. <strong>The Mus\u00e9e des Confluences is a stunning and very bold piece of modern deconstructivist architecture<\/strong> that creates an enormous visual contrast with the ancient historic centre. Even if you&#8217;re not a big fan of wandering around museums, just the walk around this massive glass-and-metal structure is well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside is a rather fascinating exhibition devoted to natural sciences, anthropology and the history of humankind, presented in a very modern and highly interactive way. <strong>For most visitors, though, the biggest draw is the architecture itself and the publicly accessible rooftop terrace<\/strong>, which opens up a beautiful view straight onto the confluence of the two rivers and the regenerated industrial surroundings. It&#8217;s an absolutely great place to take shelter when an unexpected rain cloud catches you out during the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission to this modern museum will set you back roughly \u20ac10, and you can reach it very comfortably by tram from the centre. After your visit, definitely <strong>take a walk along the landscaped riverbanks in the Confluence district<\/strong>, which has transformed from a former grimy industrial zone into a showcase eco-district full of interesting residential buildings and community gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_The_Green_Oasis_of_Parc_de_la_Tete_dOr\"><\/span>11. The Green Oasis of Parc de la T\u00eate d&#8217;Or<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you start to feel that all the baking stone and cobbled streets are getting a bit much, head off to rest in this enormous city park. <strong>Parc de la T\u00eate d&#8217;Or ranks among the largest and by far the most beautiful city parks in France<\/strong> and represents an absolutely indispensable green lung for the whole city&#8217;s residents. It spreads out along the bank of the Rh\u00f4ne and offers endless kilometres of well-kept paths for running, cycling, or just lazy Sunday strolls with a coffee in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The park hides several very pleasant surprises, the most striking of which is a large lake where you can leisurely take a spin in a rented rowing boat in summer. <strong>You&#8217;ll also find a beautiful botanical garden with historic glasshouses<\/strong> full of exotic plants, and an extensive, fragrant rose garden that you&#8217;ll appreciate most during the spring bloom. The whole generous complex even includes a fairly large zoo, free to enter, where local families with children love to head for afternoon outings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Stop off at a bakery on the way, pick up some excellent cheese and a fresh baguette, and <strong>have a proper French picnic on the sprawling, well-kept lawns<\/strong>. It&#8217;s exactly the style of relaxation that local students and young families practise here at the weekend, and it&#8217;ll clear your head perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff648f85&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff648f85\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208099.jpg\" alt=\"The giant Mur des Canuts mural in Croix-Rousse\" class=\"wp-image-216861\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208099.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208099-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208099-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208099-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208099-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208099-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208099-1392x1856.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ivan Dra\u017ei\u0107 \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_The_Giant_Mur_des_Canuts_Mural\"><\/span>12. The Giant Mur des Canuts Mural<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city boasts a fairly unique and visually striking tradition of giant murals, or trompe-l&#8217;\u0153il, which decorate the blank fa\u00e7ades of many tall apartment buildings and create an absolutely perfect optical illusion. <strong>The most famous and largest of them is the Mur des Canuts in the Croix-Rousse district<\/strong>, which covers an incredible 1,200 square metres and ranks among the very largest murals in all of Europe. It&#8217;s painted with such precision and attention to perspective that for a moment you won&#8217;t be able to tell what&#8217;s still a real wall and what&#8217;s just a painted image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What&#8217;s fascinating about this giant work is the fact that it&#8217;s not just an ordinary static picture \u2014 <strong>the artists carefully update and alter the mural roughly every ten years<\/strong>, so that it reflects the evolution of the district itself and the natural ageing of the characters depicted on it. Over the decades the painted people gradually grow up, their hairstyles change, and modern features like shared bikes or brand-new shops appear on the fictional streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another wonderful mural that you definitely shouldn&#8217;t miss on your wanderings is the <strong>Fresque des Lyonnais, right on the bank of the Sa\u00f4ne<\/strong>, where the most significant historic and contemporary figures firmly connected to the city are beautifully depicted. Here you&#8217;ll find chef Paul Bocuse, cinema pioneers the Lumi\u00e8re brothers, and the famous author of The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_A_Boat_Cruise_on_the_Rhone_and_Saone\"><\/span>13. A Boat Cruise on the Rh\u00f4ne and Sa\u00f4ne<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A city that sits so strategically on two great rivers simply has to be seen from the water, because it offers a completely different perspective and beautiful views without the aching feet. <strong>Sightseeing cruises usually start in the centre on the Sa\u00f4ne embankment<\/strong> and offer fairly varied routes, from short hour-long loops to much longer trips paired with a luxury dinner right at sunset. It&#8217;s an absolutely great way to rest for a while during a demanding afternoon while picking up plenty of historical titbits from the audio guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <strong>the Sa\u00f4ne is noticeably calmer and lined with the picturesque historic fa\u00e7ades of Vieux Lyon<\/strong>, the wide and wilder Rh\u00f4ne offers a view of the more modern part of the city and green banks full of cyclists getting their exercise. These boat trips are understandably very popular in the summer season, so it&#8217;s wise to secure your spot well in advance, and the various cruise options can be found and booked very easily through the GetYourGuide platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you&#8217;d rather not pay for a classic tourist sightseeing boat, <strong>use the local water tram known as the Vaporetto<\/strong>. It works essentially like ordinary public transport and, for just a few euros, will carry you very pleasantly along the Sa\u00f4ne between the historic centre and the modern Confluence district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff649698&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff649698\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208100.jpg\" alt=\"Sightseeing boat on the Sa\u00f4ne river in Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-216862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208100.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208100-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208100-700x1076.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208100-768x1180.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208100-999x1536.jpg 999w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208100-696x1070.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ahmed Mk \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Saint-Jean-Baptiste_Cathedral\"><\/span>14. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right in the heart of the old town, on the busy Place Saint-Jean, stands this imposing structure, a perfect illustration of how different architectural styles naturally blended in the Middle Ages. <strong>Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral took an incredible three hundred years to build<\/strong>, which in practice means its oldest parts are purely Romanesque, while the main fa\u00e7ade and the upper floors are adorned with ornate Gothic and beautiful, enormous stained glass. It&#8217;s an absolute focal point of all the historic action, and in summer the square in front of it hosts plenty of street performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The greatest treasure hidden within its walls is a <strong>fully functioning 14th-century astronomical clock<\/strong>, which ranks among the very oldest in all of Europe. The clock shows not only the precise time but also the complex positions of the stars, the phases of the moon and the exact dates of church festivals. If you arrive at the right time \u2014 usually at 12, 2, 3 and 4pm \u2014 you can watch with your own eyes as the tiny mechanical figures spring into motion and play out scenes from the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After touring the inside of the cathedral, definitely don&#8217;t forget to take a look at the <strong>adjacent archaeological park, the Jardins Arch\u00e9ologiques<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll find the neatly uncovered foundations of much older early Christian churches that stood on this very spot long before the present-day cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a7daff649cc9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a7daff649cc9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208105.jpg\" alt=\"Gothic Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral in Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-216863\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208105.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208105-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208105-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208105-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208105-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/208105-696x1044.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bastien Neves \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go_Next_from_Lyon\"><\/span>Where to Go Next from Lyon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This region works as an absolutely perfect crossroads, and once you&#8217;ve had enough of the big-city buzz, you have several fantastic options for heading out into nature. If you prefer water and romance, hop on a train or into the car and drive about two hours east, where <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/annecy-france-venice-alps\/\">Annecy<\/a> lies. This gorgeous town is rightly nicknamed the Venice of the Alps and sits on the shore of an incredibly clear, turquoise lake, ringed by a superb cycle path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re drawn more to the high mountains and want to see the real alpine giants, carry on a little further and visit the stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chamonix-france-mont-blanc\/\">Chamonix and Mont Blanc<\/a>. Here you&#8217;ll find raw mountain wilderness, glaciers and the chance to ride a cable car up to incredible heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For lovers of wilder summer activities, I recommend heading southwest to the Ard\u00e8che region. The local limestone canyon with its giant natural arch, the Pont d&#8217;Arc, is an absolute paradise for canoeing \u2014 but be prepared for the fact that in July and August the water gets seriously overcrowded with domestic tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780558695000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_do_I_need_to_explore_Lyon\"><\/span>How many days do I need to explore Lyon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For the main sights, wandering through the old town, and sampling the local cuisine, <strong>two full days will be enough, ideally a long weekend<\/strong>. However, if you want to visit more museums, thoroughly explore all the secret passageways, and head out shopping on the peninsula as well, it&#8217;s better to set aside three or four days so you don&#8217;t have to rush unnecessarily.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780558695001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_car_for_the_city\"><\/span>Do I need a car for the city?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Definitely not, a car in the city center is more of a huge burden due to lack of parking and complicated one-way streets. Moreover, strict rules apply for emission zones, so <strong>only vehicles with Crit&#8217;Air sticker 1 or 2 are allowed into the center on weekdays<\/strong>, which you must arrange in advance online. It&#8217;s best to leave your car at a P+R park-and-ride lot on the outskirts and get around everywhere using the excellent metro.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780558695002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exactly_is_a_traboule\"><\/span>What exactly is a traboule?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a <strong>specific architectural feature of the old town that functions as a secret passageway through the interior courtyards<\/strong>. These corridors connect parallel streets and originally served silk weavers and the French resistance during the war. They&#8217;re free to access, but you must behave quietly in them because they lead directly through residential buildings.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780558695003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_eat_well_here_as_a_vegetarian\"><\/span>Can I eat well here as a vegetarian?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Even though traditional local cuisine in bouchons is heavily based on offal and lard, <strong>you definitely won&#8217;t go hungry here<\/strong>. In traditional establishments, go for the creamy potato gratin dauphinois, huge salads with cheese, or fluffy quenelles dumplings in the meatless version. Modern bistros commonly offer excellent vegetarian menus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780558695004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_paying_and_tipping_work_in_restaurants\"><\/span>How does paying and tipping work in restaurants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In France, a <strong>15% tip is already automatically included by law in the price of every meal and drink<\/strong> (so-called service compris). 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Exercise extra caution regarding pickpockets only at large train stations, and as in most big cities, the rule applies that you shouldn&#8217;t wander alone through poorly lit outlying neighborhoods at night.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the gastronomic capital of France, explore secret Renaissance passageways and enjoy the perfect weekend at the confluence of two rivers, crowd-free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":216852,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Lyon, France: 14 Best Things to See and Do in 2026","rank_math_description":"Planning a trip to Lyon, France? Discover 14 unmissable sights, secret traboules, the best bouchons and top tips for the perfect city break. 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