Lyon's most beautiful districts to visit
Head to downtown Lyon for a stroll through three emblematic neighborhoods!
In this historic district, stroll through cobblestone streets, Renaissance buildings with terracotta roofs and a host of authentic restaurants.
Places to visit in Vieux-Lyon :
A veritable village within the city, the Croix-Rousse district is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. In the past, it was home to a large number of silk weavers. This popular atmosphere can still be found today in the market, held from Tuesday to Sunday.
Places to visit in the Croix-Rousse district:
Located in the center of Lyon in the first and second arrondissements, the Presqu'île district is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Much of the entertainment at the famous Fête des Lumières takes place here.
Places to visit in the Presqu'Île district :
If you'd like to visit Lyon's most beautiful neighborhoods at your leisure, check into the Hôtel Créqui! Our 65-room, 4-star establishment is ideally located:
Enough to enjoy Lyon and its must-sees without a car!
Discover Lyon's most beautiful districts
Old Lyon
In this historic district, stroll through cobblestone streets, Renaissance buildings with terracotta roofs and a host of authentic restaurants.
Places to visit in Vieux-Lyon :
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral: medieval edifice famous for its astronomical clock
- The Musée Miniature et Cinéma: discover one of the world's largest collections of objects and costumes seen in the most famous films and TV series (Breaking Bad, Jurrassic Park, James Bond...).
- La longue traboule: the longest traboule (passageway) in Vieux-Lyon, it passes through four inner courtyards and crosses four buildings. Traboules were widely used in the Middle Ages.
La Croix-Rousse
A veritable village within the city, the Croix-Rousse district is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. In the past, it was home to a large number of silk weavers. This popular atmosphere can still be found today in the market, held from Tuesday to Sunday.
Places to visit in the Croix-Rousse district:
- La Maison des Canuts: a silk museum retracing the history of Lyon's silk industry.
- La Fresque des Canuts: a 1,200m2 trompe-l'oeil depicting life in the Croix-Rousse district.
- Parc de la Cerisaie: 4.5 hectares of greenery where you can admire works of contemporary art.
The Presqu'Île
Located in the center of Lyon in the first and second arrondissements, the Presqu'île district is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Much of the entertainment at the famous Fête des Lumières takes place here.
Places to visit in the Presqu'Île district :
- Basilique - Abbaye Saint Martin d'Ainay: Lyon's only Romanesque church (11th century)
- Place Bellecour: France's third-largest square
- Musée des Beaux-Arts: collections from Antiquity to the present day in an exceptional setting - a former 17th-century abbey. It is the second most important museum in France after the Louvre in Paris.
Your Best Western hotel in Lyon
If you'd like to visit Lyon's most beautiful neighborhoods at your leisure, check into the Hôtel Créqui! Our 65-room, 4-star establishment is ideally located:
- 🚶♂️ 15-minute walk from Lyon Part-Dieu train station
- 🚊 300 from the Place Guichard Bourse du Travail metro stop (line B)
- 🚆 300m from Saxe - République tramway stop (line T1)
Enough to enjoy Lyon and its must-sees without a car!
