Villeurbanne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Villeurbanne
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 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.
Ferrandière - Maisons Neuves
Even though there aren't top sights in Ferrandière - Maisons Neuves, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Lumière Museum. Jump on the metro at Reconnaissance - Balzac Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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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.
Cities near Villeurbanne
- Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
- Geriatric Hospital of Charpennes
- 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
- Édouard Herriot Hospital
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- The Village Outlet
- Centre Léon Bérard
- Lyon Sud Hospital