Lyon

The Lyon guide is compiled by John Brown


Airport Information

Lyon

  • Holiday Taxis (easyJet.holidaytaxis.com) take you from home to the airport, then city or destination.

  • Catch the Satobus from outside Le Centre, Place Sud to Part-Dieu or Perrache stations which connect with the metro. Buses depart every 20 minutes from 6am-11.20pm. The journey takes 45 minutes. Tickets: €8.40 single; €15.20 return.

  • Visit the Europcar desk on arrival for special easyJet inflight rates.

  • The journey takes about 30 minutes and the fare to the centre is about €55.

Bon Appetit

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↓ Up to €15
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    (85 Rue Massena, 6th. Tel. 04 7824 2575)
    Enjoy simple but sumptuous Ethiopian dishes lovingly served and individually explained by the owner.
↓ Up to €30
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    (1 Place Jules Ferry, 6th. Tel. 04 7274 0398)
    Convivial quartier cornerhouse combining the fresh tastes of the Mediterranean with the rustic, all served on one gigantic plate.
↓ Up to €50
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    (17 Rue Gentil, 2nd. Tel. 04 7830 4148)
    Unique fish and meat dishes served in spectacular fashion before your eyes within the authentically Japanese-style surroundings.
↓ Exclusive
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    (11 Polace Antonin Poncet, 1st. Tel. 04 7277 8000)
    Brasserie from top chef Paul Bocuse, serving up magical dishes from both sides of the Mediterranean. Perfect terrace dining overlooking the Place Bellecour.

After Dark

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↓ Low Key
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    (Boulevard des Brotteaux, 6th. Tel. 04 3724 3349)
    Enjoy the street terrace where you can unwind and chat with friends over a drink or two while watching the bustle of the city pass you by.
↓ Live Music
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    (21 Quai Augagneur, 3rd. Tel. 04 7871 7871)
    A lively quayside dance floor fuelled by the house rum cocktails. Live bands really help to get the boat rocking. What's more, the action at Le Sirius carries on until dawn.
↓ Late & Lively
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    (32 Quai Arloing, 9th. Tel. 04 7883 6080)
    Pop, rock and indie tunes in two large rooms. On weekends the student crowd barely breaks away from the dance floor until dawn breaks.

This month...

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Shop
  • Whether you're looking for a gift or to keep up with the very latest in designer gadgets, accessories and bags, funky little boutique Blush is well worth a look (7 Rue de Sèze, 6th).
See
  • Blur, Tracy Chapman, Anthony and the Johnsons, these are just some of the acts that make one of France's best-known summer festivals rock this month in the city's Roman ruins (www.nuitsdefourviere.fr, French only).
Go
  • The relative quiet of the city this month makes moving around it easy. Take advantage and explore the lesser-known quarters such as the village-like Croix Rousse district (4th), perched on the hill overlooking both rivers or head over the Saône River to Vaise (9th), where boutiques and markets mingle with fantastic eateries catering for all tastes and budgets.
Escape
  • If the heat is getting to you then head for a bowl of fresh air at altitude. In the north you'll find the hillsides of Beaujolais (30 minutes away), to the east are the Alps and the quaint town of Chambery (60 minutes), and south to the Vercours with neighbouring Drôme towns of Valence and Roman (90 minutes).

Tips

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No way!
  • A mini-Lyon replica, including monuments and commerce, is planned for construction in Dubai early next year.

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