The 5 tourist sites in Lyon to revisit with Guides France

Today, she reveals the 5 major tourist sites of the capital of Gaul to see or revisit with a licensed professional guide.

Old Lyon is a must-see site to visit again and again. It was built up gradually during the Middle Ages and boasts a significant cultural and religious heritage, including the Church of Saint George, the Cathedral of Saint John and the Church of Saint Paul, whose entrances are along narrow, cobbled streets.

The traboules are the most interesting urban feature of the district and your guide will show you the most beautiful ones, stopping in harmonious and colorful courtyards.

Old Lyon has several shops where you can enjoy the city's culinary specialties.

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The Presqu'île is one of the city's largest areas. It was completely redesigned in the second half of the 19th century by Prefect Marius Vaïsse. Besides its imposing Place Bellecour, it boasts two major shopping streets: Rue de la République and Rue Edouard Herriot.

Your professional tour guide will lead you from street to street on the Presqu'île, revealing the historical secrets of each one. The tour will end at Place des Terreaux, in front of the imposing Bartholdi fountain.

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La Croix-Rousse is the old working hill, as opposed to the praying hill opposite it, the Fourvière hill. It corresponds to the old district of the silk workers, the canuts, whose social revolts marked the city's history in 1831, 1834 and 1848.

The workers' apartments have imposing windows and immense ceiling heights, visible from interior courtyards and along the slopes of the district.

Your tour guide will immerse you in the history of one of the city's most beautiful districts and take you to see the making of a silk fabric on a period loom, the Jacquard loom.

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Located at the southern tip of Lyon's peninsula, the Confluence district is one of the most fascinating places to discover in Lyon. Born from the redevelopment of former industrial sites, it now embodies modernity and urban innovation. Visitors can stroll among futuristic architecture , green spaces , and lively riverbanks where walkers, cyclists, and design enthusiasts mingle.

The Musée des Confluences , a spectacular glass and steel building, overlooks the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers and offers a captivating journey through the origins of humankind. Just steps away, the Confluence shopping center entices visitors with its boutiques, restaurants, and views of the marina.

A true green lung of Lyon, the Parc de la Tête d'Or is one of the largest urban parks in France and an essential stop for any visitor. Located in the north of the city, it covers more than 105 hectares and offers an enchanting escape between lakes and vast lawns .

Visitors often enter through the majestic Porte des Enfants du Rhône , before discovering a world of calm and beauty. They can rent a boat to paddle on the large lake, or admire the botanical collections in the 19th-century greenhouses .

Between nature, relaxation and culture, the Parc de la Tête d'Or is an iconic place where you can enjoy the gentle way of life in Lyon.