Guidebook for Lyon
Food Scene
Fantastic restaurant with terrasse that serves a generous brunch, homemade ice cream and giant crêpes.
A quiet place to sit and watch the pétanque players of Place Sathonay.
17 locals recommend
Les Enfants Gâtés
3 Place SathonayFantastic restaurant with terrasse that serves a generous brunch, homemade ice cream and giant crêpes.
A quiet place to sit and watch the pétanque players of Place Sathonay.
Hands down, THE best cafe in Lyon. Very serious coffee, with beans selectively chosen, roasted daily and served a variety of ways with your choice of amazing carrot cake, salads, and other treats.
58 locals recommend
La Boîte à Café
3 Rue de l'Abbé RozierHands down, THE best cafe in Lyon. Very serious coffee, with beans selectively chosen, roasted daily and served a variety of ways with your choice of amazing carrot cake, salads, and other treats.
Best to make a reservation here if you want beautiful service and quality Thai food, it fills up quickly. Priced a little above average for me, but worth it.
35 locals recommend
Bangkok Royal
40 Rue Sergent BlandanBest to make a reservation here if you want beautiful service and quality Thai food, it fills up quickly. Priced a little above average for me, but worth it.
Arts & Culture
Located on basically 'gallery row', Neon is consistently progressive in their curation of young, contemporary artists. Worth a visit.
Néon
41 Rue BurdeauLocated on basically 'gallery row', Neon is consistently progressive in their curation of young, contemporary artists. Worth a visit.
Entertainment & Activities
Two large pools, right on the Rhône river with an amazing view. Best to go in the morning when it's quiet.
80 locals recommend
Rhône's Pool
8 Quai Claude BernardTwo large pools, right on the Rhône river with an amazing view. Best to go in the morning when it's quiet.
Sightseeing
Beautiful cathedral at the top of a good sized hill. Good view of the Lyon skyline. There is a funiculaire if you don't feel like hiking up!
751 locals recommend
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
8 Pl. de FourvièreBeautiful cathedral at the top of a good sized hill. Good view of the Lyon skyline. There is a funiculaire if you don't feel like hiking up!