
Visits to Lyon and from the surrounding area

Visit Presqu'ile
Visit Presqu'ile
Welcome visit for new students of Lyon Bleu. Visit of Lyon (Presqu'ile) city center by foot. Discovery of the main squares and monuments of Lyon and first orientation in the city.
Departure from Lyon Bleu.
Duration: 1h30 - Free.

Visit Hotel Dieu
Visit Hotel Dieu
Visit of the Presqu'ile and the Hôtel Dieu. Place de l'Opéra, City Hall, the first cinema of the Lumière Brothers, the Palais de la Bourse, the fresco of the Rhône and the Saône, the Place de l'Hôpital and the Hôtel Dieu.
Departure Place Maréchal Lyautey in front of the fountain - arrival Rue de la Barre
Duration: 1h30 - 5€.

Bus tour
Bus tour
A grand tour of the city that will show you Lyon and its different districts and will teach you the history of Lyon. Duration 1h30. Audioguide in several languages.
For more information and to buy tickets:
Bus tour

Aquarium of Lyon
Aquarium of Lyon
In its 47 aquariums and 1,000,000 litres of water live more than 300 aquatic species, each more fascinating than the last. The main attraction of the site is undoubtedly its gigantic shark tank, where numerous species of sharks and rays live together in harmony.
For more information :
Aquarium of Lyon

Visit old Lyon
Visit of the old man Lyon
Discover the Old LyonTown, Medieval and Renaissance Quarter. Saint Georges, Saint Jean, Saint Paul, Passerelle Saint Vincent districts.
Departure Place Bellecour. Arrival at the Fresque des Lyonnais
Duration: 1h30 - 5€.

The quays of the Rhône
The quays of the Rhône
The Quays of the Rhône from the Pont Morand to the Confluence. A part of the history of the city along the Rhône; the Opera, the hills of Fourvière and Croix Rousse, the Prefecture district, the Hôtel Dieu, the Guillotière, the Rhône swimming pool, the Faculties on both banks. The beginning of the Confluence district, the Raymond Barre bridge and the Confluence Museum.
Departure Place Maréchal Lyautey - arrival Musée des Confluences.
Duration: 1h30 - 5€.

Visit by tram
Visit by tram
Go up to the Croix-Rousse district by mini-tram. Painted walls and magnificent view of Lyon from the top of the hill.
Duration 1 hour.
Audioguide in several languages. For more information and to buy the tickets :
Visit by tram

Visit Croix Rousse
Visit Croix Rousse
Discover the village district of Croix-Rousse, Quartier Hénon and the Mur des Canuts, the Maison des Canuts, the Place de la Croix Rousse, the slopes of the hill by the traboules.
Departure Lyon Bleu - arrival at Place des Terreaux.
Duration: 1h30 - 5€.

From Bellecour to Fourvière
From Bellecour to Fourvière
Guided tour departing from the Place Bellecour under the tail of the Horse.
Pont Bonaparte, Evéché, Ground map, Place St Jean, Cathedral + astronomical clock, Funicular, Basilique de Fourvière,
Esplanade, Archaeological site.
Return by metro or on foot.
Duration: 1h30 - 5€.

Boat cruise
Boat cruise
Visit Lyon by bateau-mouche. Several routes.
Duration: 1 hour. For more information and to buy the tickets:
Boat cruise

Visit Brotteaux Tête d'or
Visit Brotteaux Tête d'or
The Parc de la Tête d'Or and Quartier des Brotteaux.
Discovery of the Haussmanian and Art Deco district of Les Brotteaux. Parc de la Tête d'or. Architecture and nature!
Departure place Maréchal Lyautey, arrival Gare des Brotteaux
Duration: 1h30 - 5€.

Quais de Saône - Left Bank
Quais de Saône - Left Bank
Departure from the Town Hall.
Quartier Martinière, Murs des Lyonnais, Quai St Vincent / Pêcherie / Célestins / Tilsit.
Monuments : Martinière, Lyon's walls, Fourvière. Bouquinistes, Vieux Lyon, Se Nizier, Murs des livres, Passerelle, Palais de Justice, Quartier renaissance- Mercière, Celestins, Bellecour, St Georges, Ainay.
Duration: 1h30 - 5€.

Celebration of Lights
Celebration of Lights
Lyon is called the city of lights. An incredible spectacle of international renown where light is in the spotlight throughout the city. A major event and an unforgettable visit!
Duration: minimum 2 hours - Free of charge
Museums

Canuts Museum
Canuts Museum
The house of the Canuts is a museum located Lyon on the hill of the Croix-Rousse, . It presents collections relating to the Canuts, in particular looms still functional and used during the visits.
Guided tour.
Duration: 1h - 8€.
For more information :
Museum of the Canuts

Printing Museum
Printing Museum
Dynamic museum on the history of printing and graphic communication. Permanent collection and numerous animations.
Open every day except Monday. Tickets can be purchased at the museum.
For more information :
Printing Museum

Gadagne Puppet Museum
Museum of Puppetry Arts - Gadagne
In the city of Guignol, in the building of the Gadagne Museums, the Museum of Puppetry Arts offers a world where spectacle, illusion and emotions come together. Interactive and participative, get ready to leave your role of spectator to take on the clothes of a puppeteer for the duration of a visit.
For more information :
Museum of Puppetry

Museum of the Resistance and Deportation
Museum of the Resistance and Deportation
Symbolically housed in the former Gestapo headquarters where Klaus Barbie carried out his crimes, the CHRD is a strong and symbolic place, at the service of History and Memory. The museum invites visitors to revisit one of the darkest periods in our history.
For more information :
Museum of the Resistance and Deportation

Light Museum
Light Museum
Discover all the inventions of the Lumière brothers: cameras, still cameras, period films, find out how cinema was born at Lyon.
Open every day except Monday.
Audioguides.
For more information :
Light Museum

Automobile Museum
Automobile Museum
A museum on the automobile in a magnificent castle, but also all forms of transport. Discover the impressive collection of the Musée Malatre . Easy access by bus.
Open every day except Monday.
For more information :
Automobile Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art macLYON
Museum of Contemporary Art macLYON
The museum regularly renews the temporary exhibitions it offers. They can be group exhibitions, monographic exhibitions, made up of works from the collection or loans. The museum is closed between two exhibition periods. Check the programme before your visit!
For more information :
Museum of Contemporary Art

Confluence Museum
Confluence Museum
Museum at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, with a strong architecture. Museum of science and technology, archaeology and ethnology. Permanent collections and numerous exhibitions.
Open every day except Monday. For more information and to buy your ticket. Audioguides and applications.

Tony Garnier Museum
Tony Garnier Museum
Tony Garnier Urban Museum
Discovery of the United States district built by the Lyon architect Tony Garnier and the painted walls of this amazing district.
Departure Lyon Bleu - Return by tram to the Part Dieu
Duration: 1h30 - 5€.
For more information :
Tony Garnier Museum

Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon
LUGDUNUM-Roman Museum & Theatres
An archaeological site integrated into the Unesco listed area with one of the richest archaeological collections in France. The museum and the theatres are located on the slopes of the Fourvière hill, on the very site where the Roman city of Lugdunum was founded in 43 BC.
For more information :
LUGDUNUM-Roman Museum & Theatres

Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Fine Arts
Painting, sculpture, antiquity, ancient coins, graphic arts, the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon makes you discover the history of the arts from antiquity to the present day.
Open every day except Tuesday.
Audioguides and applications. For more information and to buy your ticket :
Museum of Fine Arts

Miniature Museum and Cinema
Museum of Miniatures and Cinema
In the heart of the Old Town Lyon, located a stone's throw from the Cathedral of Saint-Jean and at the foot of the Basilica of Fourvière, this museum brings together the magic of cinema special effects and the art of miniatures.
Collections of miniatures, models, prostheses, animals, robots, costumes, sets...
For more information :
Miniature Museum and Cinema

Gallo-Roman Museum Vienna
Gallo-Roman Museum Vienna
In Saint-Romain-en-Gal, near Vienna and 30 minutes from Lyon, one of the largest complexes devoted to Gallo-Roman civilisation. The archaeological site spreads over seven hectares the remains of the rich residential district of Vienna, then a "Roman colony".
For more information :
Gallo-Roman Museum Vienna
Tastings, cooking, gastronomy and oenology

Wine tasting
Wine tasting
Every week, our wine merchant Didier will make you discover selected wines to help you discover the richness of the vineyard and the French wine know-how. Each week a different discovery.
Duration: 2h - 15€.

Halles Paul Bocuse and Machon
Halles Paul Bocuse and Machon
Gourmet walk at the Halles Paul Bocuse. The covered market of Lyon's specialities. Smells, colours, warm atmosphere. The visit ends with a small traditional aperitif from Lyon, le Mâchon.
Duration 1h30

Kitchen Moment at Janine's
Kitchen Moment at Janine's
Every week Janine, your hostess and cook will introduce you to a new menu. Starters, main courses, cheeses and desserts, without forgetting wine, you will be able to taste delicious recipes and practice your French thanks to Janine's presentations and explanations. Janine will welcome you at her home where you will be able to admire an exceptional view of Lyon, for a convivial and French-style moment.
Duration: 3h - 25€.

Chiefs' Workshop
Chiefs' Workshop
Have fun cooking lunch with a real chef. Gourmet lunch break, every day from 17 euros.
30 minutes of preparation. 30 minutes of tasting.
Other workshops available.
For more information and to book your workshop :
Chiefs' Workshop

Tasting Flash Violet and Berlingot
Tasting Flash Violet and Berlingot
Treat yourself to some sweet specialities, sweets and confectionery from the Violette and Berlingot shop.
Flash tasting 5€.