The Place Bellecour
Place Bellecour is the largest pedestrian square in Europe. Bordered by historic buildings. Local residents of Lyon regularly gather there to enjoy its flowery gardens and ponds.
In winter, Lyon's Ferris Wheel takes up residence here for about 3 months.
The Old Lyon
The Old Lyon, the medieval and Renaissance district of the capital of the Gauls, is home to the Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon cathedral, the Tour Rose and its famous traboule, and the Gadagne museums.You can also taste local specialties in the famous "bouchons lyonnais". These typical restaurants, which makes Lyon the world capital of gastronomy, serve traditional Lyonnaise cuisine, including roast pork, sausages and duck pâté. The ancient theatres of the Gallo-Roman site of Fourvière the Grand Theatre, the oldest in France, is famed for showing tragedy and comedy shows and is located on the Gallo-Roman site of Fourvière. There is also an Odeon (a small ancient Roman theatre), the foundations of the temple of Cybèle and the remains of a craft district.
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, which overlooks Lyon, is one of the finest examples of neo-Byzantine architecture in France and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, an emblem of the city of Lyon, the basilica welcomes more than 2.5 million pilgrims and visitors every year.
The Tête d'Or Park
Located on the banks of the Rhône, the Parc de la Tête d'Or is the largest urban park in France. A stroll around it guarantees a pleasant moment of relaxation. There are numerous activities: a zoo, merry-go-rounds, shops, shows, pony rides, rose gardens and even a botanical garden. There is something for everyone.
The Confluence Museum
Housed in a postmodernist style building, the Musée des Confluences, with its collections, delights lovers of natural history, societies and civilisations.
From Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport:
- By Taxi: It takes approximately 40 minutes to 1 hours by taxi and costs about 65€-80€ to get to the apartment.
- By Train: Take the RHONE EXPRESS to Vaulx en Velin la Soie station. From there, take the line A to Cordeliers (Direction Perrache), then 5 minutes by walk. The one-way journey takes approximately 1 hour and costs 16.30€.
From Lyon Perrache train station:
- By Taxi: It takes approximately 10 minutes by taxi and costs about 10€.
- By Metro: Take the line A to Bellecour station, then walk about 5 minutes to get to the apartment. The trip takes approximately 20 minutes and costs 1.90€.
From Lyon Part Dieu train station:
- By Taxi: It takes approximately 15 minutes by taxi and costs about 15€.
- By Metro: Take the line B to Saxe-Gambetta, and take the line D to Bellecour, then walk about 5 minutes to get to the apartment. It takes approximately 15 minutes and costs 1.90€.
- By car: The apartment is located in a pedestrian area. Guests can park their car in the Parking St Antoine or Parking des Célestins, then walk to the apartment.
Nearest public transport from the apartment
Travel to the heart of the city easily with these transport options.
- Train stations: Lyon Perrache station (10-minute drive) and Lyon Part Dieu station (15-minute drive)
- Metro stations: Line A (Bellecour or Cordeliers) (10-minute walk)
- Taxi stand: 5-minute walk
Cancellation without incurring any penalties by providing a 14-day notice before your scheduled arrival. However, if any cancellation after that timeframe, no refunds will be issued.
- Cleaning Fee: € 100
- Refundable Deposit: 500
