COVID-19 - Lyon offers visitors peace of mind
ONLYLYON Tourism and Greater Lyon have created the ‘Peace of Mind Charter: caring for each other’. This charter of health commitments has been...
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Lyon – part of UNESCO’s World Heritage
Since its foundation by the Romans in 43 BCE, on Fourvière Hill, the city has expanded from west to east, building on the advantages offered by its...
By Eléonore
Lyon, 'European Capital of Smart Tourism' 2019
For a number of years, Greater Lyon and OnlyLyon Tourism and Conventions have worked to develop responsible tourism and a range of activities that...
By Isabelle
Le Pavillon ONLYLYON
A unique designer space for an even warmer welcome! A team available 7 days a week from 9:30 am to 6 pm to ensure your stay in Lyon is unforgettable
Our weekend favorites
What to do this weekend in Lyon?
Au Rythme des Vignes
Embark in an adventure with Arnaud, the creator of gourmet tours and a wine guide with a love for sharing. Alongside him, enjoy exclusive moments...
By Laetitia
Cool spots in Lyon
The team has gathered a load of ideas to help you escape the heat of the city, as far as possible. Read on to find oases of coolness and air...
By Mélina
Rare Birds, From the Swallow to the Kakapo
240 specimens from the museum’s historical collections and the major donation made by Hubert Bonnetain can be discovered at the Musée des Confluences...
By Virginie
The Fourvière Nights
From 1 June to 30 July 2021, the Nuits de Fourvière Festival will take over the historic de Fourvière Theatres for a summer of concerts and...
Our favourite events
Makay, a wildlife refuge on Madagascar
From 16 October 2020 to 22 August 2021, set off on an incredible journey to the heart of the Makay range, at the Musée des Confluences.
By Mélina
Antoine de Saint Exupéry - Un Petit Prince parmi les Hommes
From the 19th of May to the 7th of November 2021, La Sucrière will host an immersive exhibition on Saint-Exupéry and his Little Prince.
By Virginie
The Péristyle Festival
The Péristyle Festival takes over for the summer season. World music and Jazz-café under the Opera house arches.
Summer 2021: where to go for a dip in Lyon and the surrounding area?
Summer is here and the days are getting hot! To cool down, here is a snapshot of swimming pools in Greater Lyon and a few bathing spots in the...
By Mélina
Week-end activity ideas
By Laetitia
First time in Lyon
Only staying for one day or perhaps for a petit weekend break? (Never mind, you can always come back!) Here’s a roundup of things you shouldn’t miss!...
By Isabelle
Second day in Lyon
Another day dawns and brings with it the prospect of new things to discover! Take the morning to explore another side to Lyon, not yet discovered.
By Isabelle
Because even two days isn’t enough to see everything...
Explore another side of Lyon, with cinema, food (still more!) and nature...
By Isabelle
