Lyon doesn’t impose itself—it invites you in. This travel itinerary ebook was made for travelers who want to explore the city with freedom, guided by knowledge that doesn’t interrupt the experience but supports it. It follows the rhythm of the streets, the transitions between neighborhoods, and the flow between past and present.
Begin at Place Bellecour, where space opens in the heart of the city and where daily life and visitors blend without effort. Just nearby, the restored Hotel Dieu de Lyon reflects the city’s transformation over time, while Place de la République offers a more modern tone.
Walking leads naturally into Old Lyon, where narrow lanes reveal the city’s Renaissance layers, and Saint Jean Baptiste Cathedral reminds you of Lyon’s long-standing role in French religious and political life.
A short ride on the cableway leads up to the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière, offering a perspective not only on the city’s skyline but on its layers of meaning—secular and sacred, old and new.
A nearby stop at the Jardin des Curiosités rewards you with a quieter view and a sense of local pace. Below, the Gallo-Roman Theatre connects Lyon to its ancient roots, still present in form and stone.
Museums here feel integrated into the rhythm of the city rather than separate from it. The Cinema and Miniature Museum ties into Lyon’s role in film history, while the Printing Museum reminds visitors that ideas, too, have a home here. The Palais de la Bourse de Lyon stands as a reflection of trade and civic ambition, still relevant in this active city.
Squares like Place des Terreaux reflect civic life at its most visible, where the City Hall and the Museum of Fine Arts are neighbors to fountains and cafés. Tête d’Or Park offers a full shift in tone—green, open, and built for wandering or simply stopping.
