Gerland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Halle Tony Garnier
Get tickets for a show at Halle Tony Garnier, a theatre with a story to tell in Lyon. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Matmut Stadium
Join hordes of fans for a thrilling rugby match or an open-air concert at this Lyon stadium with a rich sporting history.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Our pick of the best Gerland Hotel Deals
The Ruck Hotel
Great hotel, very well decorated and spacious.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Novotel Lyon Gerland Musée des Confluences
Clean, location is convenient for transit, but very residential area
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Q7 Lodge Lyon 7
Très bon séjour
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Residhome Lyon Gerland
Ev rything was good when we accessed the apartment. However, we didn't get our 4 digit code to acceess the afterhours locker containing our swipe cards. The afterhours call centre operator couldn't find our name even after two phone calls and didn't want our itinerary number. My son had to callwotif ...
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
In front of the train/bus station.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
The location was perfect for crossing the bridges over the Rhône and to dine out. It was just a 20-minute walk to the funicular to ride up to the Notre-Dame de Fourvière Cathedral for a view of Lyon and to see the Roman ruins. The bed was big and super comfortable. Great place to relax.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gerland
7th Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement is well liked for its cafes and theatres. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.
Perrache
Check out the jazz scene while you're in Perrache. Hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere.
La Confluence
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in La Confluence. Top attractions like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop or Musée des Confluences Tram Stop to see more of the city.
2nd Arrondissement
Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Lyon Confluence Shopping Center.
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.
La Guillotière
While you're strolling through La Guillotière, you may want to check out the restaurants and riverfront. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station.
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- Visit Arnas
- Visit Blace
- Visit Bron
- Visit Chavanay
- Visit Dieme
- Visit Ecully
- Visit Genas
- Visit Genay
- Visit Jons
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- Visit Neuville-sur-Saone
- Visit Ordilly
- Palais de Justice de Lyon
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- Visit Rillieux-la-Pape
- Visit Riverie
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- Visit Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or
- Visit Chesnes
- Visit Satolas-et-Bonce
- Visit Solaize
- Visit Souzy
- Visit Tarare
- Visit Tartara
- Visit Tartaras
- Visit Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
- Visit Villefranche-sur-Saône
