Where to stay in Villeurbanne
La Doua
Appreciated for its restaurants and theatres, you might consider exploring La Doua. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Transbordeur, and jump on the metro at La Doua - Gaston Berger Tram Stop or IUT - Feyssine Tram Stop to get around the city.
Charpennes - Charmettes
Even though there aren't top sights in Charpennes - Charmettes, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Tête d'Or Park. Jump on the metro at Charpennes Station to see more of the city.
République - Tolstoï
When in République - Tolstoï and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Part Dieu Mall or Tour Part-Dieu and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gratte Ciel Station or Republique Villeurbanne Station.
Tonkin Sud
When in Tonkin Sud and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tête d'Or Park or Interpol Headquarters and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Le Tonkin Tram Stop or Charpennes Station.
Gratte Ciel
While Gratte Ciel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Part Dieu Mall and Tour Part-Dieu.
Zola - Pressensé
When in Zola - Pressensé and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Part Dieu Mall or Tour Part-Dieu 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Musée des Confluences
You can browse the exhibits at Musée des Confluences, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Cities near Villeurbanne
- Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
- Geriatric Hospital of Charpennes
- Tête d'Or Park
- Place des Terreaux
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Lyon National Opera
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Matmut Stadium
- Lyon Cathedral
- The Village Outlet
- Édouard Herriot Hospital