Greater East Lyon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Greater East Lyon
République - Tolstoï
When in République - Tolstoï and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Part Dieu Mall or Tête d'Or Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gratte Ciel Station or Republique Villeurbanne Station.
Les Poulettes
While Les Poulettes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tête d'Or Park and Part Dieu Mall.
Grand Clément
While you're in Grand Clément, take in top sights like Place Grand Clement and jump on the metro at Gare de Villeurbanne Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Perrallière
Even though there aren't top sights in Perrallière, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Astroballe. Jump on the metro at Flachet Station to see more of the city.
Cusset
While you're in Cusset, take in top sights like Astroballe and jump on the metro at Flachet Station to see more of the city.
Zola - Pressensé
When in Zola - Pressensé and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Part Dieu Mall or Tête d'Or Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gratte Ciel Station or Republique Villeurbanne Station.
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Popular places to visit
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
- Carre de Soie
- Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
- Theatre du Guignol de Lyon
- Tête d'Or Park
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Lyon National Opera
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Pilat Regional Natural Park
- Matmut Stadium
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Édouard Herriot Hospital