What's Old Lyon like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Old Lyon, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and river views, as well as its cafes. Take in some culture at Cinema and Miniature Museum and Espace Gerson. There's plenty more to see, including Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon.
How to get to Old Lyon
Flying to:
- Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery), 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Old Lyon
- Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.), 30.2 mi (48.6 km) from Old Lyon
Things to see and do in and around Old Lyon
What to see in Old Lyon
- Lyon Cathedral
- Palais de Justice de Lyon
Things to do in Old Lyon
- Cinema and Miniature Museum
- Espace Gerson
- Le Petit Musée Fantastique de Guignol
- Musée Gadagne
- Guignol Theater
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 20°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 5°C)
- Rainiest months: November, May, December, October (average 109 mm of rainfall)