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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
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
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
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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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
Le Mur Des Canuts
Ollie #21 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Place Bellecour
Ollie #22 of 49 attractions in Lyon
3.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
Rue de la Republique
Ollie #24 of 49 attractions in Lyon
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
This crowded thoroughfare is full of department stores, movie theaters, cafés and more.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Montee De La Grande Cote
Ollie #26 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Hotel de Ville
Ollie #28 of 49 attractions in Lyon
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Lyon's city hall, with its tall clock tower and blue-domed pavilions, fulfills the French tradition of dignified government buildings.
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  430.5 km from city centre
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Roman ruins
Ollie #30 of 49 attractions in Lyon
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
Rue des Marronniers
Ollie #32 of 49 attractions in Lyon
5 of 5 stars 1 review
This pedestrian street is filled with restaurants of every kind.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Lyon Convention Center
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Cour des Voraces
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
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