Things to Do in Lyon
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Things to Do in Lyon

3 curated spots from Lyon itineraries

Activities & Attractions

2 curated experiences

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Do
morning

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon

Explore paintings, sculptures, and antiquities in a former 17th‑century abbey around a peaceful courtyard; focus on a couple of floors and enjoy a break in the garden.[6]

2h · $10-15 per adult, discounts for concessions
Musée des Confluences & Riverfront Promenade
Do
afternoon

Musée des Confluences & Riverfront Promenade

Visit the striking glass-and-steel Musée des Confluences for family-friendly exhibits on science and human history, then walk the nearby quays where the Rhône and Saône meet for wide-angle city and river photos.[3][6]

2h 30m · $10-15 per adult, discounts for concessions; riverfront walk free

Restaurants & Food

1 local favorites

Café de la Fontaine (near Place des Terreaux)
Eat
morning

Café de la Fontaine (near Place des Terreaux)

Simple café near Place des Terreaux for coffee, croissants, and tartines before the museum; sit on the terrace if the weather is good.

45m · $8-15 per person

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