Transvaal
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.
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can enjoy retail therapy at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
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.
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.
Musée des Confluences
You can browse the exhibits at Musée des Confluences, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Things to do
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Vieux Lyon 4-Hour Food Tasting Tour
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Other neighborhoods around Transvaal
8th Arrondissement
Get to know 8th Arrondissement and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Lumière Museum and Maison de la Danse, and you can jump on the metro at Bachut - Mairie du 8eme Tram Stop or Etats-Unis - Musee Tony Garnier Tram Stop to get around the city.
3rd Arrondissement
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Archives Départementales Tram Stop to see more of the city.
La Guillotière
Appreciated for its restaurants and riverfront, you might consider exploring La Guillotière. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Sergent Blandan Park, and jump on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station to get around the city.
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
If you're spending time in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, check out sights like Part Dieu Mall or Oxygen Tower and hop on the metro to see more the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.
Gerland
The coffeehouses and live music are just a few things visitors like about Gerland. Matmut Stadium and Halle Tony Garnier are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Debourg Station or Challemel Lacour - Artillerie Tram Stop to get around the larger area.
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.
- Centre Léon Bérard
- Jean Mermoz Private Hospital
- Faculté de Médecine Et De Pharmacie Lyon Est
- Lyon Bioparc
- Groupama Stadium
- Bellecour Square
- Part Dieu Mall
- Tête d'Or Park
- Eurexpo Lyon
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Musée des Confluences
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Lyon National Opera
- Lyon Convention Centre
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Matmut Stadium
- Lyon Cathedral
- The Village Outlet
- LDLC Arena
- Parc des Oiseaux
- Édouard Herriot Hospital
- Theatre Antique
- Lyon Sud Hospital
- La Part-Dieu Business District
- Lyon-Villeurbanne Médipôle
- Interpol Headquarters
- Pilat Regional Natural Park
- Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage
- Place Carnot