What to visit in a weekend in Lyon
What to see and do in Lyon in two days
Are you staying at our Best Western hotel in Lyon for the weekend and wondering how to make the most of your break?
We've put together a selection of not-to-be-missed sights to make your stay in Lyon a memorable one!
1. Explore Vieux Lyon
This emblematic district of the city charms visitors with its colourful atmosphere and Renaissance architecture.
It's also packed with treasures such as
- Saint-Jean cathedral
- Lawyers' House
- Saint-Jean street
- Fourvière funicular
2. Discover Lyon's gastronomy
It's impossible to stay in our hotel in Lyon without discovering the famous local gastronomy!
To do this, book your table at one of Lyon's unmissable bouchons to savour traditional, gourmet cuisine.
Our favourite ❤️: Daniel et Denise Créqui, one of Lyon's most authentic and delicious bouchons, just 110 metres from our hotel (find out more).
Don't miss the famous Halles Paul Bocuse: this temple to gastronomy is home to around fifty traders selling quality products. It's sure to make your mouth water, just 500 metres from our hotel in Part-Dieu.
3. The Parc de la Tête d'Or
You'll love strolling along its magnificent avenues in fine weather!
With its rose gardens, botanical garden and zoo, the Parc de la Tête d'Or is a great place for a romantic stroll or a family outing.
4. Notre Dame de Fourvière Basilica and its esplanade
Set on a hill, the basilica impresses with its Romanesque, Gothic and Byzantine architecture, not to mention its 48-metre-high towers.
You can also enjoy a breathtaking view over Lyon from the Fourvière esplanade.
Don't wait any longer and discover Lyon during your weekend in our 4-star Best Western hotel!
