The Mini Rough Guide to Lyon

Rough Guides Mini Lyon is a pocket travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Lyon's historic quarters, food culture and riverside neighbourhoods - including highlights such as Vieux Lyon, Fourvière and the Presqu'île.

It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights, hidden gems and three curated itineraries to practical travel advice, dining and shopping tips, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.

Perfect for short breaks and long weekends, it combines concise area-by-area coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.

This Lyon travel guide covers:

• Vieux Lyon - Renaissance lanes, traboules, bouchons and riverside atmosphere
• Fourvière - Basilica views, Roman theatres, gardens and hilltop walks
• Presqu'île - Grand squares, shopping streets, museums and classic brasseries
• Croix-Rousse - Silk-weaving history, murals, markets and village-like streets
• Confluence - Modern architecture, riverfront paths, museums and dining spots
• Excursions - Easy trips to Beaujolais, Pérouges, Vienne and the Rhône Valley

The complete Rough Guides package - print edition, free eBook and online trip planner - helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Lyon with confidence.