Basic Tour of Lyon's City Center

Explore Lyon's central municipality with its famous palaces, churches, basilicas and squares.

Day 1: Basic Tour of Lyon's City Center

Presqu’ile district

The Presqu’île (French meaning peninsula, literally a combination of words "presque" and "île" is the heart of Lyon, France.

Saint Martin d'Ainay Basilica

The Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay is a Romanesque church in Ainay in the Presqu'île district in the historic centre of Lyon, France.

Bellecour Square

La Place Bellecour is a large square in the centre of Lyon, France, to the north of the Ainay district.

Hotel Dieu Lyon

Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon was a hospital of historical significance situated on the west bank of the Rhone river, on the "Presque-isle".

Palais de la Bourse à… @ Jean-Louis Lascoux

Republic Street

Rue de la République is a street located in the 1st and 2nd arrondissements of Lyon. This is the main shopping street of the city.

Terreaux Square

The Place des Terreaux is a square located in the center of Lyon, France on the Presqu'île between the Rhône and the Saône, at the foot of…

City Hall of Lyon

The Hôtel de Ville de Lyon is the city hall of the City of Lyon and one of the largest historic buildings in the city, located between the…

Opera House Lyon

The Opéra Nouvel in Lyon, France, is the home of the Opéra National de Lyon.

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