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.
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.
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
Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Top hotels in La Confluence
Keystone Hôtel & Spa
Staff were fantastic
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Novotel Lyon Centre Confluence Bord de Saone
AC didn’t work, tv remote didn’t work
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
Les gens qui y travaillent sont vraiment gentils!! Bel accueil !
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Friendly staff. Rooms a bit small. Overall nice hotel
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Average hotel
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
We didnt take our car . Nearness to Gare Part Dieu was the reason for booking this location.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 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
Bellecour Square and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon 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.
