Massif Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Massif Central
Where to stay in Massif Central
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
La Presqu'île
Textile Museum and Place Carnot are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
2nd Arrondissement
Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Textile Museum.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
7th Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement is well liked for its cafes and theatres. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.
Campanile Limoges Centre - Gare
For a discount hotel it was very good. Great breakfast, nice common areas, beautiful courtyard, and good location.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Aiden by Best Western Clermont-Ferrand Hotel & Spa
Breakfast was amazing. Staff were helpful. Parking was easy. Spa was a bonus.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Brit Hotel Limoges Centre Gare - Hotel & Spa
The hotel is a lovely clean, modern, budget hotel and is great value for money. Do not be fooled by the advert of an airport shuttle, it does not exist and the staff will argue blind that booking you a taxi at the cost of 60-80 euro constitutes an airport shuttle. The staff and service in the hotel ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Apparthotel Privilodges Carré de Jaude
We had difficulty finding the property, but I think that was the fault of our GPS. It directed us to an area where we could not drive, and I had to find an underground parking and leave the car and walk. However, when I found it, it was on a street which was drivable. I had also chosen the wrong ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
ResidHotel Saint Etienne Centre
Good
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
The Originals Résidence, Appart’Hôtel les Lauréades, Clermont-Ferrand
Very efficient and great location in the center of the city.
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025
Popular places to visit
Le PAL Amusement and Animal Park
Bring your family to Le PAL Amusement and Animal Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Saint-Pourcain-sur-Besbre. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.
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.
Vulcania
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Vulcania as part of your trip to Saint-Ours. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
- Le PAL Amusement and Animal Park
- Puy de Sancy
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Lyon National Opera
- Chauvet Cave
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Lac de Vassiviere
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Matmut Stadium
- Gare de Limoges
- Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral
- Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace
- L'Aventure Michelin
- Place de Jaude
