Lyon is a city that loves nature, and it loves it back. Would you like to take advantage of the greenery and trees right in the heart of the city? Take advantage of all our places and ideas for walks to recharge your batteries!
The largest and most popular of all the parks in Lyon is the Parc de la Tête d’Or…
Inaugurated in 1857, this urban park inspired by English landscape gardens covers 105 hectares of land. Its 17-hectare lake was created from a branch of the Rhône.
Head to the Croix-Rousse to discover the astonishing Rosa Mir garden!
Greater Lyon has successfully completed a project aimed at reclaiming its rivers, which began in 2002 with the rehabilitation of the banks of the Rhône.
Make the most of the peace and quiet of the banks of the Saône thanks to the pedestrian promenade, and its alternating urban and pastoral atmospheres: a 15-km pedestrian promenade along the river on the left bank, between the Confluence area and Ile Barbe, and between Fontaines-sur-Saône and Rochetaillée-sur-Saône.
The works of several contemporary artists have been installed along the river. This project highlights and preserves the city's ecological heritage, the buildings built along the Saône, and related activities such as rowing, fishing and walking.
Welcome to one of the world’s most beautiful cities! The most chauvinistic? Certainly! The most gourmet and inviting? That’s what we’re known for! Although we cannot yet promise that your trip is 100% sustainable, we provide many ideas on how to limit your environmental impact, while enjoying Lyon’s heritage and authenticity, whether you are a visitor or a local. Rest assured that on our end we are determined to bring sustainable tourism to Lyon!
If you'd like to find out more, find out how Lyon and its metropolitan area are committed!
Because sometimes we want to push the discovery a little further than Lyon and the cities of the Metropole, here are some ideas for days to spend around Lyon.
The advantage of Lyon is that it's very easy to get away from things when you want to work out, go for a stroll, or relax in the heart of nature… and all within minutes of the city centre.
