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Parc de la Tete d'Or
Ollie #1 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 75 reviews
This spacious park includes a fantastic rose garden, a zoo, a lake and more.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
Ollie #2 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 106 reviews
Standing atop Fourvière Hill, this basilica, constructed in the late 19th century, has an ornate interior to contrast its grave exterior.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Gite-Loutarde
Ollie #3 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews
Owner description: Lyon's historic section is full of old buildings and a traditional old French atmosphere.Gîte à louer pour de courts séjours dans le Vieux-Lyon,...... more » Owner description: Lyon's historic section is full of old buildings and a traditional old French atmosphere.Gîte à louer pour de courts séjours dans le Vieux-Lyon, quartier renaissance de Lyon. Studio de 33 m², refait à neuf, contemporain dans immeuble très ancien du 15e siècle. Lits jumeaux pouvant être réunis, cuisine ouverte avec meuble-bar, salon deux fauteuils. Situé au 2e étage avec galerie privée. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization (Musee de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine)
Ollie #4 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
This museum of artwork, weapons, coins and other artifacts from ancient Rome is a reflection of Lyon's Roman past.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
Fourviere Hill
Ollie #5 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
This hill was the location of Lyon's original Roman settlement and still is home to ancient ruins from that era.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Musee des Miniatures et decors de cinema - Maison des Avocats
Ollie #6 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
This stately old building is located in Vieux Lyon.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Theatres Romains de Fourviere
Ollie #7 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 32 reviews
A remnant from the era of dominance of the Roman Empire, the ruins of these two amphitheaters are over 2,000 years old.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Musee des Tissus et des Arts Decoratif
Ollie #8 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
A historic collection of textiles and decorative arts.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums; Art Museums
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste
Ollie #9 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
A 12th-century Gothic cathedral with impressive stained-glass windows.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Musee des Beaux-Arts
Ollie #10 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Home to an impressive collection of paintings, both French and international.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
I- Way
Ollie #11 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Motorcycle Trails
The Presqu'ile
Ollie #12 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Place des Terreaux
Ollie #13 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
This public square, lit up at night by a beautiful 19th-century fountain, is always crowded in the evenings.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Theatre du Guignol de Lyon
Ollie #14 of 49 attractions in Lyon
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Croix-Rousse
Ollie #15 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
This historic neighborhood was the location of Lyon's famous 19th-century silk industry.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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Institut & Musee Lumiere
Ollie #16 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Museums; Cinemas
Distance  3.7 km from city centre
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Museum of the Resistance (Centre d' Histoire de la Resistance et de la Deportation)
Ollie #17 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews

You might expect  to stay only an hour, thinking this museum would be too upsetting.  However the stories are compelling and 3 hours can pass very quickly.  This museum is... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  4.0 km from city centre
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Musee Gadagne Histoire de Lyon & Marionnettes du Monde
Ollie #18 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  430.5 km from city centre
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Lyon Segway Tour by ComhiC
Ollie #19 of 49 attractions in Lyon
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Original, silencious, environment-friendly, the Segway is a new way to move. Accessible to everyone and very easy to use, the Segway will take you...... more » Owner description: Original, silencious, environment-friendly, the Segway is a new way to move. Accessible to everyone and very easy to use, the Segway will take you everywhere. Come and discover the historic districts of Lyon with the Segway ! « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
Palais Saint-Pierre
Ollie #20 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
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