What to do in Lyon this winter
Want to stay warm during your stay in Lyon?
Are you visiting Lyon for the Christmas holidays or for a professional stay in your 4-star Best Western Hôtel Créqui in Lyon Part-Dieu?
Solo, with your family or as a couple, discover our selection of activities to do in Lyon this winter.
1. Festival of Lights
If you stay in our hotel in Lyon Part-Dieu between 8 and 11 December, don't miss the city's flagship event: the Festival of Lights.
Immerse yourself in an enchanting festive atmosphere and (re)discover the city in a new light ✨.
➤ Find out more about the event and how to get there from the hotel
2. The Christmas market
From 26 November to 24 December 2022, the Place Carnot will be decked out in its most beautiful Christmas decorations!
On the programme for this new edition: nearly a hundred chalets to discover seasonal products offered by traders, craftsmen and producers.
➤ Find out more about the event and how to get there from the hotel
3. Skating on the Ice Rink of Lights
Put on your skates and slide on the ephemeral ice rink of the Lumières between December 11th and January 2nd. Very popular with Lyon's residents, this 250 m² ice rink is one of the must-do activities of the season.
Practical information
📍 Address: place Amboise Courtois, 69008 Lyon (8ème)
🌱 Access: take metro line B to Place Guichard Bourse du Travail station (300 metres from the hotel). Change at Saxe Gambetta station to take line D. Get off at Monplaisir - Lumière station located less than 100 metres from Place Amboise Courtois.
⏰ Opening hours: 10am to 7pm
💵 Fares: 5€ full price, 3,5€ reduced price
4. Visit the Halles Paul Bocuse
How can you not enjoy the local culinary specialties during your stay in Lyon?
To do so, head to the famous Halles Paul Bocuse, located only 500 metres from the hotel, this temple of gastronomy brings together numerous shops and restaurants.
Whether you want to buy culinary specialities or taste them on the spot, you will find what you are looking for!
Practical information
📍 Address: 102 cours Cr Lafayette, 69003 Lyon
🌱 Access: 5 minutes walk from the hotel
⏰ Opening hours: 7am to 7pm on weekdays, and 7am to 1pm on Sundays and public holidays
5. Museum of Fine Arts
Housed in a building dating from the XIXᵉ century, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon offers its visitors beautiful collections of paintings and sculptures, ranging from Ancient Greece to the 20th century.
Don't miss also the museum's new temporary exhibition, "In Search of Forgotten Hieroglyphs" until 31 December 2022.
Practical information
📍 Address: 20 place des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon
🌱 Access: go to the Saxe Lafayette bus stop (5 minutes walk from the hotel). Take the C3 line towards Gare Saint-Paul. Get off at Hôtel de Ville L. Pradel and walk 3 minutes to Place des Terreaux.
⏰ Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 6pm, and Friday 10.30am to 6pm
💵 Prices: 8€ for the permanent collections, 12€ for the temporary collections
Don't wait any longer and book now your 4 star hotel in Lyon at the Best Western Hôtel Créqui Lyon Part-Dieu!
