Jules Ferry - Récamier 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.
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.
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
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Top hotels in Jules Ferry - Récamier
Grand Hotel des Brotteaux Lyon Ctre - Handwritten Collection
"This is not a hotel! A room to sleep yes. There are zero amenities, room was like a closet: had to complain to get a bigger room. There is no gymnasium, lobby is not inviting. Neighborhood is lovely. Close to train station."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
"Camere molto spaziose, ho soggiornato solo una notte per lavoro e qui mi trovo sempre molto bene"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"Location is perfect, right across from the train station. Arrived earlier than check-in time, staff was helpful and stored our bags in the storage for the time being. The brunch was very busy on ah days, need to make reso."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
"Stay was good."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
"Clean and close to SNCF"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
"So I cancelled my initial travel reservations at a different location and I am gratefully glad I did. This place was amazing with staff, accommodations, help, and most of all, dinner. Best dinner in a very very long time and it was well worth the stay and experience. Thank you very much."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Jules Ferry - Récamier
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.
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.
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.
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.
