Moulin à Vent 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.
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.
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: 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 Moulin à Vent
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
staff were very welcoming
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Bikube Lyon
Absolutely loved the vibe and the help!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Staff were brilliant, check in was a breeze, great prices and walking distance from the main Lyon station.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Bon petit déjeuner
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
NH Lyon Airport
Good place
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Off beaten path but accesible to tram to downtown Lyon. Nice park on site for the kids to play on.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Moulin à Vent
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.
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 Guillotière
While you're strolling through La Guillotière, you may want to check out the restaurants and riverfront. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station.
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.
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.
La Confluence
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in La Confluence. Top attractions like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop or Musée des Confluences Tram Stop to see more of the city.
