Things to do in Lyon

You can browse the exhibits at Confluence Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

During your visit to Lyon, you can enjoy retail therapy at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.

Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.

See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.

Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.

Learn about the local history of Lyon with a stop at Place des Jacobins. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.

Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.