Monplaisir Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour
Top hotels in Monplaisir
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
"Matelas un peu durs, ne contribue pas à un bon sommeil."
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"A very nice modern room. The shower was excellent. Any problems that arose were quickly dealt with by the staff. They all spoke clear English. Breakfast was extensive and variable. Hot and cold food was available."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
"Very convenient location for the main station. More a business hotel than a tourist hotel. Only one lift servicing the 32 nd floor reception for some of our stay - not acceptable. Hotel public areas often very busy with business conferences/meetings. Little sense of service - everything had a price ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
"Excelente relación calidad - precio. A solo 5 minutos del metro"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
NH Lyon Airport
"Very good. Location is great as it is a short walk away from the airport terminal."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
ibis Lyon Gare la Part Dieu
Other neighbourhoods around Monplaisir
3rd Arrondissement
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Archives Départementales Tram Stop to see more of the city.
8th Arrondissement
8th Arrondissement is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Maison de la Danse and Lumière Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Bachut - Mairie du 8eme Tram Stop or États-Unis - Musée Tony Garnier Tram Stop to get around.
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
While you're in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, take in top sights like Part Dieu Mall or Auditorium Maurice Ravel, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.
Voltaire - Saint Amour
When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tour Part-Dieu or Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
