What's Lyon City Centre like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Lyon City Centre, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums, theatre scene and entertainment venues. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Lyon Cathedral and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. There's plenty more to see, including Bellecour Square and Place Carnot.
How to get to Lyon City Centre
Flying to:
- Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery), 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Lyon City Centre
- Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.), 30.4 mi (48.9 km) from Lyon City Centre
Travelling to Lyon City Centre by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Lyon Perrache Station
- Lyon Jean Mace Station
- Lyon Saint Paul Station
Getting to Lyon City Centre on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Saint-André Tram Stop
- Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop
- Guillotière Gabriel Tram Stop
Things to see and do in and around Lyon City Centre
What to see in Lyon City Centre
- University of Lyon II
- Bellecour Square
- Place Carnot
- Lyon Cathedral
- Vieux Lyon's Traboules
Things to do in Lyon City Centre
- Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Lyon National Opera
- Part Dieu Mall
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
Other popular Lyon City Centre attractions
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Ancient Theatre of Fourvière
- Place des Terreaux
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Textile Museum