Historic Site of Lyon

Façade de l'église Saint-Nizier à Lyon (France)

Lyon, France's second largest city, is the European capital of mural paintings, and is one of the top five cities in the world in terms of the number of murals. There are over 150 giant murals on walls all over Lyon. "Le Pot Beaujolais" is one of many wall frescoes by 'Cité de la Creation', a group that has been commissioned to paint wall murals for other cities in France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Canada, Mexico, and Israel. #DiscoverLyon #mural

This three-story, 16th-century astronomical clock still ticks away the hours inside the cathedral. Beyond the time of day, the clock also tracks the positions of the sun, moon and stars. It features an impressive religious calendar that marks the dates of popular religious holidays, including irregular holidays like Easter (this part must be rest every ~66 years). If you time it right, you might catch some of the automatons celebrate the hour (3 or 4 times each day).

Such a wonderful place to explore and just a quick ride on the Funicular to reach it.
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Lyon Courthouse showing an administrative building and a square or plaza

Palais de Justice de Lyon

Take a guided tour of this fine example of neoclassical architecture to learn about the rich history of the French legal system.

The museum houses an excellent collection of miniatures. The photo shows 'Maxim's' restaurant in Paris. It is definitely worth a visit and it is a museum that kids will love as well.

Cinema and Miniature Museum

You can study the exhibits at Cinema and Miniature Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

St. Jean Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and religious elements

Lyon Cathedral

4/5(72 reviews)

See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.

Notre Dame Basilica featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.

Place des Jacobins

4/5(21 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Lyon with a stop at Place des Jacobins. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Lyon Museum of Fine Arts which includes street scenes, a square or plaza and cycling

Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Learn about the history of art by browsing up to 70 rooms full of creative treasures that come from varying time periods and genres.

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