The Confluence district in Lyon
The Confluence district, a former industrial wasteland that has been transformed into a trendy and dynamic area, has become a must-see in Lyon.
With its bold, deconstructivist architecture, the Musée des Confluences is a sight to behold! Inaugurated in 2014, the permanent tour is divided into four exhibitions focusing on natural history and civilisations:
Practical information :
📍 86 quai Perrache, Lyon
⏰ Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 6.30pm. Also open on Mondays during short school holidays.
💶 Full price: €9, free for under-18s and students.
A venue for exhibitions and contemporary culture, La Sucrière hides a colourful and funky bar on its roof: Le Sucre. It's a unique opportunity to have a drink or spend the evening with a view over the Saône. As a bonus, concerts are often organised.
📍 Le Sucre, 50 quai Rambaud, Lyon
There's nothing like a cruise to discover the Confluence district in a different way and take in some unique views! This one-hour stroll on the water offered by Les Bateaux Lyonnais gives you an interesting panorama of the varied architecture characteristic of the district.
📍 Opposite 2 quai des Célestins, Lyon
⏰ From Friday to Sunday until mid-December.
💶 Full price: €15, children (aged 3-10): €9, free for under-3s.
Our 4-star hotel in Lyon Part-Dieu welcomes you for a relaxing stay close to all the must-sees in Lyon city centre. You will be seduced by its interior garden, a real urban green setting.
We also offer a wide range of services to make your stay as pleasant as possible:
Don't hesitate to book your stay at the best rate at our Best Western hotel in Lyon!
What can you do in Lyon's Confluence district?
The Confluences museum
With its bold, deconstructivist architecture, the Musée des Confluences is a sight to behold! Inaugurated in 2014, the permanent tour is divided into four exhibitions focusing on natural history and civilisations:
- Origins: the stories of the world, including the skeleton of the Choulans mammoth
- Species: the web of life, looking at the links between humans and animals
- Societies: the human theatre, with a focus on social life, exchanges, the organisation of space, etc.
- Eternities: visions of the afterlife, focusing on funerary practices and our relationship with death.
Practical information :
📍 86 quai Perrache, Lyon
⏰ Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 6.30pm. Also open on Mondays during short school holidays.
💶 Full price: €9, free for under-18s and students.
A drink on the rooftop
A venue for exhibitions and contemporary culture, La Sucrière hides a colourful and funky bar on its roof: Le Sucre. It's a unique opportunity to have a drink or spend the evening with a view over the Saône. As a bonus, concerts are often organised.
📍 Le Sucre, 50 quai Rambaud, Lyon
A walking cruise
There's nothing like a cruise to discover the Confluence district in a different way and take in some unique views! This one-hour stroll on the water offered by Les Bateaux Lyonnais gives you an interesting panorama of the varied architecture characteristic of the district.
📍 Opposite 2 quai des Célestins, Lyon
⏰ From Friday to Sunday until mid-December.
💶 Full price: €15, children (aged 3-10): €9, free for under-3s.
Your Best Western hotel in Lyon
Our 4-star hotel in Lyon Part-Dieu welcomes you for a relaxing stay close to all the must-sees in Lyon city centre. You will be seduced by its interior garden, a real urban green setting.
We also offer a wide range of services to make your stay as pleasant as possible:
- 24-hour reception to meet your every need
- A restaurant offering tasty seasonal jars to enjoy in your room
- Three breakfast options: express, buffet or in your room
- A fitness room
- Underground parking (€23/night)
Don't hesitate to book your stay at the best rate at our Best Western hotel in Lyon!
