Lyon Travel Forum

Hi All,

I'll be in Lyon starting the 21st and I'll stay there for the weekend (until the 24th).
Can anybody suggest me what to do and where to go at the weekend especially?
I would reallp appreciate any advice.

I'll have a car.

Thanks a lot...

They have a good metro system. The Resistance Museum is fascinating. The Roman Ruins above Lyon are cool to visit. Parc du Tete (something like that) has many interesting displays if you like plants. I was only in Lyon for a few days, but the thing I remember most is the incredible food.... Karl

for sure plenty more to do!! old Lyon, close to the Saone river bank (right bank), part of Unesco World Heritage; the big park is Parc de la Tête d'Or (Golden Head), also do not forget to pay a visit to the Musée St Pierre (second biggest Museum in France after le Louvre), close to City Hall; climb to the 2 hills of Fourviere to enjoy a breathtaking view over the city, and to the Croix Rousse Hill, famous for the silk industry. Also discover by yourself the famous painted walls (approx 40 walls around the city); Tourism Office is located on Place Bellecour, right in the city center.
If you still have time, take your car and drive to Perouges, a smart medieval village, 35 km away from Lyon (direction Geneva, exit at Meximieux, then follow signs) and also to the north of Lyon, to the charming villages of the "Pierres Dorées", south of Beaujolais.
this is more than your time allows!! ;-)
hope you will enjoy my city
feel free to contact me if you need more info
cheers
Plancarpin

Thanks a lot for all the information (Karl & Plankarpin)...
I'll see how much I can realise.. :)

Take care...

for sure you will enjoy! I'll be in Prag at the same period; next time I will be glad to guide you around! ;-)
for food, head to Rue des Marroniers, walking dista,ce to Place Bellecour