Fly from Nice to Lyon

Feeling like the spark has gone out? Head to Lyon and see if you can’t get lightening to strike! The capital of Gaul is great for a romantic weekend getaway, walking hand in hand along the Rhone or Saone rivers, looking into each other’s eyes in a traditional “bouchon” or chic Michelin-starred restaurant. The city offers many opportunities to come together over culture in all its forms, both refined and mainstream: art, history, fashion, oenology, and so much more. As you explore together, your emotions and desires will begin to reignite, until, upon suddenly finding yourselves in a traboule, one of the famous hidden passageways that weave through the city, lightening finally strikes and forgotten passions emerge. Kiss her! Kiss him!

Is your family all coming together for a holiday? Lyon will ensure everyone has a fantastic time! Climb aboard a boat for a trip down the Rhone and see the city in a different light. Get up above it all by climbing up to the Fourvière, the cradle of ancient Lugdunum, and visit the Gallo-Roman ruins and famous basilica. Head out for some fresh air and nature by getting lost in the 117 hectares of the Parc de la Tête d’Or, one of the largest urban parks in France. At the heart of it lies the Holy Grail for kids: Lyon’s zoological garden. Here you’ll find an African plain full of giraffes, zebras, and antelopes, as well as enclosures dedicated to the preservation of endangered species such as the Amur leopard and Asian lion, plus a deer park and lemur island. A good time for all!

• The old city in Lyon (Vieux Lyon) has much to offer, so spend time wandering around, exploring the traboules, and admiring the houses and palaces from medieval and Renaissance times.
• Have a break on the Place des Terreaux, hands down the most beautiful square in Lyon, and take the time to really take in the ancient façades of the fountain's statues, created by Bartholdi - the artist behind Lady Liberty.
• Go inside Notre-Dame de Fourvière, the basilica that crowns the hill of the same name, and, whatever your beliefs, abandon yourself to the serenity and beauty of this place dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
• Discover a century of architecture by checking out Tony Garnier's Les Halles, a 1930 skyscraper, La Cité Internationale by Renzo Piano, and the Incity Tower, which rises over 200 metres high.
• Discover Lyon’s most modern gem: the Musée des Confluences. An extraordinary building that houses some fantastic collections. Unforgettable displays that will teach you all about Earth and Humanity!
• Take a walk through the streets of the Croix-Rousse quarter, nestled between the Soane and Rhone. It was formerly home to the canuts, or silk workers. Today it’s taken on a bohemian feel with designer’s studios and café-theatres.
• Treat yourself to a film in one of the oldest cinemas in France: the Saint-Denis, located at 77 Grande rue de la Croix-Rousse. For the short film before the film and the snacks on offer from the ushers.
• Be a puppet! Two hundred years after its creation, Lyon’s famous marionettes are still bringing smiles to the faces of children in the city’s theatres and museums: Théâtre de Guignol, the Compagnie Streble, the Maison de Guignol, and the Musée Gadagne, among others.
• Tremble before the terrifying Alien! Dedicated to special effects and miniatures, the Museum of Cinema and Miniatures is home to the animatronic alien from Alien: Resurrection, among other marvels. Not to be missed!
• Savour your holiday by strolling around the stalls and food trucks of Saint-Antoine market, find a table in a bouchon restaurant, or even visit the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie (opening late 2019).