Massif Central
Travel Guide
Visit Massif Central
Where to stay in Massif Central
Old Lyon
Explore the largest Renaissance district in Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring three sections: Saint Jean, Saint Paul, and Saint Georges. Discover museums, traboules, and historic churches, with Gare Saint-Paul as a transportation hub.
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
2nd Arrondissement
Lively and commercial, the 2nd arrondissement boasts notable places like Place Bellecour and Musée des Confluences. Easily accessible via metro and tram lines, it's also home to Lyon-Perrache station.
La Presqu'île
Explore numerous cafés, restaurants, and luxury shops in this UNESCO-listed central part of Lyon. Visit cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy a quiet urban oasis at the public garden in St. Pierre Palace.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
7th Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement is well-liked for its cafes and theaters. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.
Kyriad Clermont-Ferrand-Sud-La Pardieu
Superbe, comme d'habitude
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Aiden by Best Western Clermont-Ferrand Hotel & Spa
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille dans cet hôtel, accompagnés de notre chat, et tout a été parfait ! L’accueil a été chaleureux et attentionné dès notre arrivée, avec même quelques petites attentions pour notre compagnon à quatre pattes. La chambre était spacieuse, propre et très bien ...
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025
Brit Hotel Limoges Centre Gare - Hotel & Spa
Staff were friendly and helpful, room was clean and modern, location is great within minutes to attractions. Overall good value!
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Apparthotel Privilodges Carré de Jaude
This is an excellent modern apartment hotel very well located in Clermont-Ferrand near the center (Place de Jaude). The front desk was warm and efficient. Breakfast was decent (please supply more veggies and fruit!) with excellent coffee. Ask for a 5th or 6th floor room - great views. Very good price ...
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025
ResidHotel Saint Etienne Centre
Good
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Calm overnight aboard the JAVA boat, 30 minutes from PAL, disconnection guaranteed!
Popular places to visit
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Millau Viaduct
You can learn about the history of Creissels with a visit to Millau Viaduct. You can seek out the bowling alleys in this quaint area.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
- Super-Besse
- Cévennes National Park
- Bellecour Square
- Vulcania
- Le Lioran
- Puy de Sancy
- Lac de Vassiviere
- Place des Terreaux
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Chauvet Cave
- Pareloup Lake
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Millau Viaduct
- Lyon National Opera
- Place de Jaude
- Gare de Limoges
- Charade Circuit
- Musée des Confluences
- Puy de Dome
- Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace
- National Nature Reserve Gorges of the Ardèche
- Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Mont-Dore Station
- Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral
- Plateau de Millevaches
- Pilat Regional Natural Park
