Chinatown Travel Guide
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Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
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.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Activities
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary
Lyon City Card: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions
From Lyon: Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bellecour - Hôtel 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.
Voltaire - Saint Amour
When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tour Part-Dieu or Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. 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.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
- Groupama Stadium
- Bellecour Square
- Part Dieu Mall
- Tête d'Or Park
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Matmut Stadium
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- The Village Outlet
- University of Lyon II
- Lyon Cathedral
- Shrine of St. John Vianney
- Ancient Theatre of Fourvière
- Place Carnot