It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, 391 km (243 mi) southeast of Paris, 278 km (173 mi) north of Marseille, and 113 km (70 mi) southwest of Geneva, Switzerland.
Getting to Lyon
- 01Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
- 02Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu
5, Place Charles-Béraudier, Part-Dieu, 3rd arr (Part-Dieu B ).
- 03Gare de Lyon-Perrache
14, cours de Verdun, Perrache, 2th arr (Perrache A ).
- 04Gare de Saint-Exupéry TGV
Worth seeing
Lyon may not have world-famous monuments such as the Eiffel tower or the Statue of Liberty, but it offers very diverse neighbourhoods which are interesting to walk around in and which hide architectural marvels. As time goes by, the city also becomes more and more welcoming for pedestrians and cyclists.
Things to do
Cultural events are listed by the weekly magazine Le Petit Bulletin (free, available in cinemas, theatres, some bars, etc. and online). Early booking is often necessary for the major institutions (Auditorium, opera house, Célestins and Croix-Rousse theatres). The big names sell out months in advance. Unlike London or New York, there is no place in Lyon where you can buy reduced-price tickets for same day shows.
- 01Olympique Lyonnais
Parc Olympique Lyonnais, 10 avenue Simone-Veil, Décines-Charpieu.
- 02ASVEL
Astroballe, 69100 Villeurbanne (M: Laurent Bonnevay).
- 03LOU Rugby
Matmut Stadium de Gerland, 353, Avenue Jean-Jaurès.
Where to eat
Restaurants have their menus with prices displayed outside. As everywhere in France, the prices always include service, bread and tap water (ask for a carafe of water). Tipping is rare and only expected if you are particularly satisfied with the service.
Getting around Lyon the local way
- Get inIf you are coming for a one-day trip, leave your car in one of the many park-and-ride carparks around the city.
- Get aroundLast but not least, the Navigône ferry runs up and down the Saône once per hour between Vaise and Terrasses Presqu'Île (across the river from Vieux-Lyon), with services continuing to Confluences on weekends only.
From Wikivoyage: Lyon, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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