La Confluence Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Musée des Confluences
You can browse the exhibits at Musée des Confluences, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Virtual Reality Escape Game in Lyon: Alice in Wonderland
Top hotels in La Confluence
Keystone Hôtel & Spa
My room was clean and bed was so comfy, great shower. The bus was round the corner and down the road there was the tram and a shopping centre. The staff were a standout.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
Very cool and tasty pizzas
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Good hotel, well locatied, staff very friendly B/F buffet great Room very snall
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
It was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Efficient and friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Good room with a convenient location
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Confluence
Perrache
Check out the jazz scene while you're in Perrache. Hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere.
2nd Arrondissement
Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Lyon Confluence Shopping Center.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
7th Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement is well liked for its cafes and theatres. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
Gerland
Get to know Gerland and its many features like its coffee shops and live music. You might want to explore sights like Matmut Stadium and Halle Tony Garnier, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Challemel Lacour - Artillerie Tram Stop to get around the city.
