Lyon Neighborhoods: 4 Area Guides
Lyon is a city of distinct quarters: the silk-workers' hill of Croix-Rousse, the shopping streets of the Presqu'île, Fourvière above the Saône and the modern Confluence district. These guides describe each area and what it is best for.
Lyon neighborhood guides
Confluence Lyon Guide: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore
Confluence is Lyon's newest quarter, laid out on the southern tip of the Presqu'île where the Rhône and Saône meet. It trades old-town charm for modern architecture, riverside space and the Musée des Confluences, and it works best as a half-day add-on rather than a base for a first weekend.
Croix-Rousse, Lyon: Neighbourhood Guide for a Short Break
Croix-Rousse is Lyon's silk hill, split between a village-like plateau on top and the steep pentes running down towards place des Terreaux. Here is what to see, how the two halves differ, why the traboules exist, and how to plan the climb so you only do it once.
Fourvière, Lyon: Basilica, Views and the Hill Above the City
Fourvière is Lyon's hill of churches and viewpoints, reached on foot or by funicular and best treated as a half-day rather than a photo stop. This guide covers the basilica, the views, where to eat and stay on the hill, and how the district fits into a short Lyon break.
Presqu'île, Lyon: the Peninsula District Guide for a Weekend
The Presqu'île is the flat, central peninsula of Lyon, running from Place des Terreaux down to the Confluence where the Rhône and Saône meet. It holds Place Bellecour, the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the main shopping streets, and it works well as a base for a weekend.