This park is so beautiful and massive! There's even a free zoo in the middle of it. I saw zebras,…read moregiraffes, flamingos and more! Theres so much space to walk around and plenty of benches available to sit and relax. I was so glad I brought my book with me, because it was the perfect place to sit and read. Such a gorgeous park that I really enjoyed getting to walk around in.

What a beautiful park. Such nice paths to walk through, trams, mini trains, toilets, candy shops,…read moreand is very clean. A must do when you're in Lyon. The accompanying zoo and restaurant make it even better.

This view is less crowded and more beautiful than that of Fourvière. A must-see in Lyon!read more

Visiting Lyon from Texas for World Cup...great French meal, excellent service, laid back patio…read moreseating.

From the owner: Havre de paix Installé dans le cloître de l'ancien couvent qui abrite aujourd'hui le musée des…read moreBeaux-Arts, ce jardin est un havre de tranquillité et de fraîcheur. Plusieurs statues de maîtres lui servent d'ornementation, et notamment 2 sculptures de Rodin.

The banks of the Rhône have a different vibe than those of the Saône. I enjoyed walking along them…read morejust as much, but failed to see how it looks at night time. I will need to remedy that on a future visit. There are so many spots along the banks to sit back and relax which I made sure to take advantage of. Also perfect for a picnic with friends, a jog, bike riding, and more. The city does a great job at keeping the banks clean and maintaining the public areas. A lot of other cities could learn from how they do it here.

From the owner: La nature au bord de l'eau Le long du Rhône, plusieurs kilomètres de promenades s'offrent aux…read moremarcheurs, aux vélos, aux rollers etc. Des espaces verts qui donnent une nouvelle visibilité de ce quartier et bon nombre de terrasses afin de profiter au mieux de cette nature environnante.

I love this park set along the hillside that takes you up to the Notre Dame Basilica. Great views…read morealong the way. Spots for scenic photos. Spots to sit and picnic. Amazing exercise since it's all up hill and many routes involve endless stairs! We have gone two days in a row because it was so great. And don't forget the best perk...you get to visit the gorgeous ornate notre dame after you make it to the top and check out the 360 degree views. Suggestion: try out differnt routes from different starting points in Vieux Lyon. You can start near the Jean-Baptiste church or on the other end near the train station. You can also do switch back trails or narrow neighborhood streets or lots of stairs!

From the owner: A flanc de colline Entre la quartier Saint Jean et le sommet de la colline de Fourvière, ce jardin…read morede 25 000 mètres carrés dispose d'un chemin de 1400 mètres permettant d'accèder à la Basilique depuis la vieille ville. Au pied de ce jardin s'élève la maison de Pauline Jaricot, grande figure de la Propagation de la Foi et fondatrice du Rosaire Vivant au XIXe siècle. Ces jardins permettent de s'élever peu à peu jusqu'à la crypte dédiée à Saint Joseph. La porte des lions accédant à la crypte était, dans le projet de Pierre Bossan - architecte du jardin - l'entrée principale de la Basilique.

From the owner: Un petit jardin à la française Ce jardin est dessiné selon un tracé régulier et constitue l'image…read mored'un petit jardin à la française. Il est relié aux sites des amphithéâtres romains par un chemin boisé.

From the owner: Nature urbaine En haut de la rue de l'Annonciade, ce jardin à flanc de falaise propose une belle…read morevue panoramique sur la ville. Il dispose d'une aire de jeux pour les enfants et accueille des concerts en plein air. Entrée libre.

Free to enter, but modern updates have made this Roman monument somewhat disappointing…read more You can take the funicular to take you up the hill. It's still used for modern concerts, which would be a fun thing to do. We saw them setting up for an event which was part of the annual Fête de la Musique.

Wonderfully preserved Roman ruins just downhill from the Basilica de Notre Dame de Fourvière. It's…read morea great place to stop off and rest after visiting the basilica! So very peaceful there and I got a kick from resting my tired old butt on the same seats as some Roman citizens did 2000 years ago. I gotta say, those Roman architects knew how to build and design seating that was surprisingly comfortable, bare stone and cement that they are! If Vieux Lyon is old then these ruins - formerly known as Lugdunum - was ancient Lyon. It really is quite awesome thinking about the layered history of this city. The open air theaters' are still used today; there is a museum too but unfortunately wasn't open on the day we visited. I would have loved to learn more about Lugdunum and its evolution into modern-day Lyon.