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Top things to do in Lyon

17 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Royal Spa

279 reviews

Royal Spa is a high-end wellness center in Lyon, France, offering luxurious spa treatments and a relaxing atmosphere.

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What is the most visited attraction in Lyon?

Royal Spa draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Lyon, with 279 of them, rated 4.5 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

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Rue Victor Hugo

21 reviews

A charming shopping street in Lyon's Presqu'île district, lined with boutiques, cafes, and historic architecture.

Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon Cathedral)

A stunning Gothic cathedral in Lyon, home to a remarkable 14th-century astronomical clock.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon (Lyon City Hall)

Lyon's magnificent 17th-century city hall, a prominent architectural landmark on Place des Terreaux.

La Croix-Rousse

La Croix-Rousse

La Croix-Rousse is a historic hilltop neighborhood in Lyon, once the heart of the global silk-weaving industry, known for its traboules, vibrant markets, and bohemian atmosphere.

La Longue Traboule

La Longue Traboule is the longest hidden passageway in Lyon, stretching through multiple buildings and courtyards in Vieux Lyon, offering a unique glimpse into the city's secret history.

Lumière Institute (Institut Lumière)

A museum and cinema dedicated to the pioneering work of the Lumière brothers in cinematography, located at their former factory.

Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

An upscale indoor market named after Chef Paul Bocuse, offering gourmet foods and local specialties.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon (Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon)

A world-class art museum in a 17th-century former abbey, spanning antiquity to modern works.

Musée des Confluences

Musée des Confluences

A striking modern museum of science and anthropology at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers.

Parc de la Tête d'Or

Parc de la Tête d'Or

Lyon's largest urban park with a botanical garden, lake, and free zoo.

Place Bellecour

Place Bellecour

Place Bellecour is one of Europe's largest pedestrian squares, featuring an equestrian statue of Louis XIV.

Place des Terreaux

Place des Terreaux

Place des Terreaux is a historic square in central Lyon, famous for the Bartholdi Fountain and surrounded by the Hôtel de Ville and the Museum of Fine Arts.

Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière (Musée Lugdunum)

An archaeological museum showcasing Roman artifacts and the history of Lugdunum (ancient Lyon), located on Fourvière Hill.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is an ornate Neo-Byzantine basilica offering panoramic views of Lyon.

Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon)

Vieux Lyon is a UNESCO World Heritage neighborhood known for its Renaissance architecture and cobblestone streets.

Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

One of France's oldest Roman theaters, built around 15 BCE and still hosting summer festivals.