Best Western Crequi Lyon Part Dieu

Here is a hiking or running circuit in the heart of the city of Lyon which combines urbanism and nature. Departing from the Berges du Rhône, Pont Wilson, walkers will follow the Rhône and pass by the Parc de la Tête d'Or, the hill of Fourvière, in Old Lyon, and the quays of the Saône. From Fourvière you will have a magnificent panorama of the city of Lyon and in particular of Old Lyon. The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is the emblem of the city. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the base...

Here is a road bike, hiking or running circuit in the heart of the city of Lyon which combines urbanism and nature. Departing from the Berges du Rhône, under the Pont de la Guillotière, cyclists will follow the Rhône and the Parc de la Tête d'Or. The Greenway of the Berges du Rhône runs along the river to your destination at the Rond-Point de la Feyssine a few meters after the Pont Raymond Poincaré.

This route in the heart of old Lyon makes you discover the city from the heights of Fourvière. This route begins at Pont Wilson and first takes you through the Bellecour shopping district. You will then cross the Passerelle du Palais de justice which offers a view of the Lyon Court of Appeal. The neo-classical style building has a majestic facade embellished with 24 columns. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You then enter Vieux Lyon. Rue du Boeuf has many starred restaurants....

This route can be done on foot or by mountain bike in several stages. Hikers and cyclists will appreciate this loop which allows for the discovery of the fauna and flora of the valleys of West Lyonnais as well as the most beautiful viewpoints of the city of Lyon. The route notably passes through the towns of Saint-Foys-lès-Lyon, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune and Écully.

This route allows you to take a beautiful urban and historical walk in the city of Lyon. Walkers will pass over 3 footbridges above the Rhône and Saône rivers. The circuit allows you to discover some of the most interesting and curious sites in Lyon. At kilometer 3.8 you will come to Fourvière and the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière. Fourvière would take its name from the Latin "Forum Vetus", old forum, and was the area chosen by the Romans for the foundation of Lyon in 43 BC. The...