Carnot - Gailleton Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
Textile Museum
Enjoy a journey through the world of art, design and textiles in a beautifully laid-out museum hosted in an elegant Lyonnais mansion.
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.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Things to do
Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Self Guided Tour in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories
Top hotels in Carnot - Gailleton
Hôtel des Remparts
2 nights - very statisfied. Good location for our 1st time in Lyon
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Hotel du Simplon
The hotel was a good surprise. We had a cozy room but it was enough to host our family with 2 small kids. The staff was fantastic and very helpful. The hotel location is very convenient, close to the Perrache train station (walkable) and with plenty of restaurants close by. We had a very comfortable ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
HOTELO Lyon Charité
To keep the room cool we had to open the window. We had tram and traffic noise since we had a street front room. It was a great location. Restaurants and shops and parks and street markets were all close by.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Hôtel des Savoies Lyon Perrache
Restaurant à proximité. Bien localisé
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Rooms were really nice, furniture all very smart. Family rooms are 2 with a connecting door - wonderful!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
I didn't have breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carnot - Gailleton
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.
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.
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
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.
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
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.
