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Top five places to visit court, horse-riding and a war memorial on an
Take the funicular up to the Basilica island. Covering 290 acres, the park also contains
1 and Museums at Fouvière Lyon’s botanical gardens. Entry is free of charge.
Looking down from a hilltop above the city, the lyon.fr/lieu/parcs/parc-de-la-tete-dor
‘Basilique Notre Dame de Fouvière’ is visible
almost everywhere in the city. Built at the end 4 La Croix-Rousse is a hill and neighbourhood
La Croix-Rousse
of the 19th century, the Basilica is home to a in the northern part of the city. There are several
religious art museum, but the area around it also cultural spots on the hill, including art galleries
off ers views across the city. Also in Fouvière you'll and wine bars, along with many restaurants
fi nd the Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilisation, including Gaia, Like an Elephant, Fruta Madre,
built into the hillside next to the Roman and only a short walk to Laska. Another vegan
amphitheatre. The easiest way to reach the hilltop restaurant, Toutes les Couleurs, is located on
is the funicular railway, via Line 2 from Saint- the walk down from the top of the Croix-
Jean. No special ticket needed as this forms part
of the public transport network. fourviere.org Rousse hill to Old Town. Various points on the
hill off er spectac ular views over the rest of the
Join a walking tour of Old Lyon
2 A number of companies off er English- city. Toutes les Couleurs, 26 rue Imbert-
Colomès, touteslescouleurs.fr
language walking tours of Lyon and one of the Confl uence
best is through Free Tour Lyon, who off er a tour
of Old Lyon. Lyon contains the world’s largest 5 Confl uence is a former industrial area,
where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, giving
concentration of renaissance buildings, plus it the distinctive name. This revitalised area is
some Roman ruins, alongside modern graffi ti- where conference visitors may fi nd themselves
style street art. A reservation is required via the staying. The best known building is the Musée
website in advance. The tour is free, but the guide des Confl uences, home to a science centre,
expects a tip. freetourlyon.com anthropology museum and other exhibitions.
Visit Parc de Tête d’Or
3 Located in the 6th Arrondissement, this large There's also parkland and a shopping
mall (Confl uences). Musée des
urban park is popular with both tourists and Confl uences, 86 quai Perrache.
locals. The name comes from a legend of a golden Mall, 112 cours Charlemagne,
statue of Christ’s head being buried in the area. confl uence.fr/centre Where to stay
The main park contains a boating lake, boules Hôtel Des Artistes – A small 3-star hotel located
in the centre of Lyon. Pets are allowed, a breakfast
buffet is available and parking can be arranged

at extra cost. If advised in advance, the hotel can
arrange vegan items including plant-based milk at
breakfast, but this is not something they guarantee.
8 Rue Gaspard Andre, Hotel-des-artistes.fr
Staycity ApartHotel – There are several
ApartHotels where you can do your own cooking.
Staycity have 143 apartments with their own
kitchens on Rue Garibaldi, close to station Jean
Mace. Rue Garibaldi, staycity.com/lyon/ruegaribaldi

Getting there and
getting around

There are flights from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol,

Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Manchester and
Southampton to Lyon Saint-Exupery.
RHIANNON At the time of writing, Lyon’s public transport
MAGOR site was unfortunately not compatible with Google
Rhiannon has lived in
Amsterdam for almost Maps. Public transport information is available
in English, with a journey planner on the city’s
12 years. When she’s not public transport site. The city and outskirts have an
chilling out or thinking
about food, you can find her at the extensive network of metros and buses. For buses

climbing gym or experimenting with out of town, check timetables in advance. tcl.fr/en
Those not wishing to use transport can download
unusual types of yoga. She frequently an app to rent a city-bike. Bikes are available 24/7,
posts about vegan Amsterdam on her providing one is nearby. Bikes are through Vélo’V
blog amsterdamschat.com
and can be picked up from, and returned to, 340
spots in the city. Bikes: velov.grandlyon.com.

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