1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit 1st Arrondissement
Popular places to visit
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Learn about the history of art by browsing up to 70 rooms full of creative treasures that come from varying time periods and genres.
Cour des Voraces
Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Cour des Voraces. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bartholdi Fountain
You can learn about the history of Lyon when you stop by Bartholdi Fountain. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Activities
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon: City Cruise with Charcuterie, Cheese, and Wine
Our pick of the best 1st Arrondissement Hotel Deals
Maison Nô
The Hotel is very well situated. Alexandre was very kind and gave us good advice for our visit to Lyon.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Stayed there for one night in room 409 with our 2 kids. Great service. Nice room
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Residence Belambra Villemanzy
Comfortable hotel in a very good location. Basic but has everything you need. It is located on a steep hill so if you don’t want to walk uphill, this hotel is not for you.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
The People Lyon
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
staff were very welcoming
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Bikube Lyon
Very clean room,equiped kitchenette, perfect loction to trams and metro
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement
Terreaux - Bat d'argent
While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.
La Croix Rousse
Shopping, spas and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Maison des Canuts are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
Fourvière
Fourvière is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to explore sights like Lugdunum.
Bellecour - H ôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
