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Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon
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Lyon's historic section is full of old buildings and a traditional old French atmosphere.
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The area
Neighborhood: Vieux Lyon - Quarantaine
How to get there
- Vieux Lyon - Cathédrale St.Jean • 4 min walk
- Cordeliers • 9 min walk
Best nearby
Restaurants
3,167 within 3 miles
Court Bouillon
160
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Contemporary • Diner
Le boeuf d'argent
825
283 ft$$$$ • French • European • Healthy
Burgundy By Matthieu
832
0.2 mi$$$$ • French • European • Gluten Free Options
Bmd
261
376 ft$$ - $$$ • French • Wine Bar
Au 14 Fevrier Vieux Lyon
526
258 ft$$$$ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe Luna
300
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Mediterranean • European
A La Marquise
225
339 ft$$ - $$$ • Dessert • French • European
Notre Maison
762
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • French
L'Acteur
306
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European
Jeremy Galvan Restaurant
814
249 ft$$$$ • French • European • Healthy
Attractions
260 within 3 miles
Maison Du Crible / Pink Tower Of Lyon
1
122 ftHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
La Longue Traboule
12
157 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Musee du Cinema et de la Miniature
4,988
273 ftSpeciality Museums
Traboules - Hotel Cour des Loges
248
359 ftMysterious Sites
Musée d'Histoire de Lyon
246
508 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
1,724
0.1 miHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
Rue Saint-Jean
21
267 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
11,341
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Fontaine Saint Jean
3
509 ftFountains
Le Bois Debout
1
460 ftAntique Shops
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4.5
6,612 reviews
Excellent
4,335
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2,023
Average
220
Poor
22
Terrible
12
MrHappyMr
Le Touquet – Paris-Plage, France2 contributions
I stay in there for three weeks
Nov 2020
To be honest with you I feel in love with this city, especially old Lyon, it's an amazing place, full of history and nice views, just don't forget to be ready to climb stairs and bring some water with you, I m sure you will like your tour in this old city.
Written January 21, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
fiamma11
Vienna, VA3,378 contributions
Gorgeous Gastronomic Lyon
Feb 2020
Oh my goodness, just go. Vieux Lyon is worthy of a trip alone. So is the gastronomy. So is so much more. Position yourself in this old city and drink up the wonderful vibe. I had no idea that I would fall in love with Lyon. An UNESCO site to boot.
Written January 3, 2021
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The Weak Knee Traveler
Singapore, Singapore11,772 contributions
Great for a Walk
Jan 2020 • Solo
Loved the historical buildings in the old town. Great for a walk with lots of photo opportunities. There were lots of restaurants too.
Written December 26, 2020
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Charles B
Toronto, Canada41 contributions
Wonderful walking city!
Jan 2020
We visited Lyon in Many 2019 when we were researching our upcoming book "Flavour with Benefits: France".
Take a walk through Vieux (Old) Lyon! So many beautiful bridges, quaint streets, great exercise and you'll build up a terrific appetite for the famous cuisine of the city.
Take a walk through Vieux (Old) Lyon! So many beautiful bridges, quaint streets, great exercise and you'll build up a terrific appetite for the famous cuisine of the city.
Written December 8, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hooray H
London, UK2,255 contributions
A Step back in History
Aug 2020
This is really wonderful. Very well renovated & maintained, clean & charming. Easy to loose yourself while you admire the beautiful architecture, especially of the old doors.
Lots of restaurants & cafes & touristy shops but difficult to work out which are not commercial, if any.
The problem was people were not keeping their distance, especially on a busy Saturday night when there was a European Cup Football match on too.
So we wondered off to the quieter areas.
Lots of restaurants & cafes & touristy shops but difficult to work out which are not commercial, if any.
The problem was people were not keeping their distance, especially on a busy Saturday night when there was a European Cup Football match on too.
So we wondered off to the quieter areas.
Written December 8, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cocorico
United Kingdom5 contributions
Very good
Oct 2020
We had taken a nice walk in old Lyon, it has nothing to do with modern Lyon that we already knew well, a lot of charm and authenticity
Written November 8, 2020
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Marina Z
Lyon, France226 contributions
Worth the visit 👌
Oct 2020 • Friends
It’s a great place to visit, even when living here. As Lyon is a very old city there Is a lot of history. If you are visiting old Lyon for thé history, walking on the cobble stone streets admiring the architecture or visiting the boutiques or one of the many restaurants, it is a worthwhile visit, guaranteed .
Written October 30, 2020
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Viktor B
London, UK265 contributions
The area to see in Lyon
Mar 2020 • Couples
Beutiful and quiet, brilliant place for a walk, photos and food. Must see the area when visiting Lyon, and good luck chosing from the hundreds of fantastic place to eat and drink.
Written August 15, 2020
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Saber
London, UK71 contributions
Who needs Paris when you have Lyon
Mar 2020
Who needs Paris when Lyon is so much more interesting and accessible. Visited the oldest toy store and bought cute handmade toys, ate a typical lyonaise dish, very rich and washed with a glass of local white. Bought loads of French pharmacy cosmetics, some Aesop and just wandered around and marvelled at the sights.
Written August 4, 2020
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia26,492 contributions
Wonderful Lyon
Aug 2019
This is perhaps the most interesting part of Lyon. It is a lovely area of the city to wander around, sit at a cafe and just enjoy a relaxing time. There are beautiful old buildings, narrow streets, the peaceful river, cafes and restaurants and shops to spend time in.
Written July 24, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
smihling
New Berlin, WI106 contributions
You all have provided so much information. How easy isotope to speak English I in Lyon And Avignon?
WDCUeberau
Phoenix, AZ50 contributions
In Lyon,
There is no problem using Englsh in Lyon. It is a big cosmopolitan city.
Avital K
Jerusalem, Israel20 contributions
We will be landing in Lyon in the evening with our teenagers and are wondering where to go eat some fast cheap food and a nice place to walk around. We will be renting a car so somewhere with reasonable parking.
Thanks!
runawaygirl2016
Brisbane, Australia139 contributions
Lyon is know as the food capital of France. It's a big city so we checked into our accommodation first to drop off bags and asked at reception for their advice for great local options. Always good to ask a local. Enjoy! The tourist office has a great free book with plenty of vouchers to venues too. Make that your next stop.
_hsiwamoto
San Francisco, CA3 contributions
Hey Merrill,
(BTW, I grew up in Northbrook). Anyway, I'd be very interested if you would share the route you took through Old Lyon. We'll be there in a week or so and have a free morning. Thanks!
vox214
River Forest, IL0 contributions
Good morning. My husband and I are traveling with my three children (10, 7, and 3 y/o) as well as my mother. Could you please recommend a nice B&B in the old town Lyon for a couple of nights. thank you
MistyCat_8
Wirral & France107 contributions
It's very easy and convenient to get around Lyon so don't worry about staying in the old town, it's much cheaper and better with a family to get a small apartment with a kitchenette so you can cook your own meals. We stayed in the 7th arrondissement and the metro and trams were right outside the door! My husband is disabled so it was very important for us to be able to get around easily, as mentioned above, forget cars, it can take ages to get over the bridges and it's expensive to park anywhere.
wan c
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
I've just got 4 hours in Lyon how far is Vieux Lyon from Lyon Part Dieu?
Pauline L
Lyon, France230 contributions
If during rush hours, you can take the tube, the way is easy.
Tube is connected to the Lyon Part Dieu train station.
Take the line B direction Oullins, then change at station Saxe-Gambetta to reach line D direction Gare de Vaise.
Get off at Saint Jean station: You're in Vieux Lyon.
And at this station, you can take the opportunity to take the old cable car (funiculaire) direction Fourvière to the beautiful vue from this famous hill here, and walk down to Saint Jean by a nice garden.
GuyR71520
Lyon, France117 contributions
C'est quoi ce commentaire ? un gag ? j'aimerai que vous me donniez le nom du maire Communiste de Lyon, parce que moi je ne connais que Édouard Herriot qui est autant communiste que Gonzague de Saint Bris est prix Nobel de Chimie ! Quand à la destruction complète de St Jean et des Bombardement du Vieux Lyon, ma grand mère était donc une survivante traumatisée qui avait perdue la mémoire et qui ne se rappelait pas qu'"ILS" avait reconstruit sa maison sans qu'elle sans rende compte!!!!
Bien sur je ne vous pas de L'UNESCO qui est un ramassis de reptiliens qui protège cette information en inscrivant le vieux Lyon au patrimoine de l'Humanité ! J'aurais donc bien rigolé ce soir !!Merci !
Brendan M
4 contributions
Where do you catch the hop on off bus tour?
MistyCat_8
Wirral & France107 contributions
Belle Cour square has a tourist information office and I think it's the main stop.
stephenc
Belfast, UK55 contributions
We (2 adult couples in our late 50's) are in Lyon for up to a week arriving on Sun 2nd Oct. Are there many wine & food tastings at reasonable costs within the city please? Or would we be best to hire a car and travel some distance which would mean finding overnight accommodation?
OscarTammy
Auckland, New Zealand149 contributions
Lyon is a gastronomic heaven - with great wine thrown in! There are enough good restaurants to keep you going for weeks, let alone a few days. And I found the cost very competitive- better than Paris for example, as there is so much competition.I did do a half day wine tour organised by the TI Office but that was really more just to see the countryside and to visit some chateaux and wineries - Lyon has plenty of wine. I was there eight days and would have loved to stay longer.
Florencia C
3 contributions
Hola! Estoy viajando para Junio y estaré 4 días tres noches en Lyon. Es mejor ir a Vieux un día de semana? Por lo que leo los fines de semana hay mucha gente. Que podemos hacer sábado y domingo?
Muchas gracias
Thomas W
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France126 contributions
Hola! Tut mir leid, Juni ist vorbei, ich war unterwegs. Trotzdem: Das Wochenende ist tatsächlich überlaufen, persönlich ziehe ich die Wochentage. Was tun am Wochenende? Festivals, Opéra, Kulturveranstaltungen der Stadt Lyon, Menschen begegnen.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vieux Lyon
- We recommend booking Vieux Lyon tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 30 Vieux Lyon tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Vieux Lyon:
- Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular (From $40.30)
- Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary (From $18.49)
- Lyon City Historic Neighborhoods Guided Walking Tour (English) (From $3.78)
- Lyon Old Town Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch (From $92.44)
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais (From $110.93)
- Hotels near Vieux Lyon:
- (0.02 mi) COTE PALAIS 1 (AU COEUR DU VIEUX LYON)
- (0.02 mi) Cote Palais
- (0.02 mi) COTE PALAIS 2 (AU COEUR DU VIEUX LYON)
- (0.02 mi) La Tour Rose
- (0.03 mi) Artelit
- Restaurants near Vieux Lyon:
- (0.01 mi) Les Ventres Jaunes
- (0.01 mi) Le Palais Saint Jean
- (0.01 mi) Restaurant Un Deux Trois
- (0.01 mi) Le Petit Bouchon de la Place
- (0.01 mi) Le Panier Du Chef
- Attractions near Vieux Lyon:
- (0.02 mi) Maison Du Crible / Pink Tower Of Lyon
- (0.03 mi) Mandragore
- (0.03 mi) Maison Brochier Soieries
- (0.03 mi) Boul'Dingue
- (0.03 mi) La Longue Traboule