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.
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.
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.
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.
Clermont Ferrand City Centre
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Clermont Ferrand City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Place de Jaude or Notre Dame du Port.
Campanile Limoges Centre - Gare
As a regular visiter to this hotel I can not recommend enough. Emma on reception was as usual helpful & very professional and a credit to the hotel. Well done keep up the good work I will be back!! 😎
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Aiden by Best Western Clermont-Ferrand Hotel & Spa
Hôtel très propre accueil et service de qualités.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Novotel Clermont Ferrand
Tout était parfait. Personnel agréable souriant a l écoute.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Apparthotel Privilodges Carré de Jaude
We had difficulty finding the property, but I think that was the fault of our GPS. It directed us to an area where we could not drive, and I had to find an underground parking and leave the car and walk. However, when I found it, it was on a street which was drivable. I had also chosen the wrong ...
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
The Originals Résidence, Appart’Hôtel les Lauréades, Clermont-Ferrand
Very efficient and great location in the center of the city.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025
ResidHotel Saint Etienne Centre
Good
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Popular places to visit
Le PAL Amusement and Animal Park
Bring the family to Le PAL Amusement and Animal Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Saint-Pourcain-sur-Besbre. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.
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.
Vulcania
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Vulcania during your visit to Saint-Ours. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
- Cévennes National Park
- Super-Besse
- Bellecour Square
- Puy de Sancy
- Vulcania
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Le Lioran
- Lyon National Opera
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Lac de Vassiviere
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Millau Viaduct
- Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral
- Chauvet Cave
- Charade Circuit
- Matmut Stadium
- Parc Naturel Regional Livradois-Forez
- Musée des Confluences
- Gare de Limoges
- Plateau de Millevaches
- Pareloup Lake
- Theatre Antique
- Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace
- Place de Jaude
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Lyon Cathedral
