Visit Lugdunum without even going through the museum doors, it’s stupid! Lyon is a cultural city full of history. These numerous museums will immerse you in a past full of mystery and surprise… Take advantage of lovely cultural getaways in Lyon to satisfy young and old.
The Lyon Museum of Fine Arts
Located on the outskirts of the famous Place des Terreaux, this Lyon museum preserves more than 700 paintings among 2000 works of art. Its 35 rooms will allow you to admire paintings from the last centuries as well as those from the Renaissance, the 17th, the 19th and even the 20th. To become unbeatable, borrow audio guides at the entrance.
The plus: The museum’s cloister, where you can picnic, is planted with trees and shrubs. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a quiet break in the heart of Lyon.
Center for the history of resistance and deportation
“Because a man without memory is a man without life, a people without memory is a people without future.” Marshal Foch
Visiting Lyon is not just about drinking on the quays or going out to nightclubs… Indeed, it is important to understand the history of the city in which you are staying. This museum tells the story of the Second World War as it should. Marked by testimonies, photographs or objects, the main exhibition will take you back to this painful period.
Bonus: the documentation center is open free of charge from Wednesday to Saturday.
Musée des confluences
It’s impossible not to see it when you arrive in Lyon. This museum, with its very modern architecture, is located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers.
Some say it’s a bird, others are convinced it’s a boat… We’ll let you tell us what you think!
Its permanent exhibition offers visitors the story of mankind through 4 routes. Ideal for children, the 3,000m2 of exhibits are fun and well explained. For the more curious, come and discover the ever more extraordinary temporary exhibitions…
Bonus: a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy crêpes, waffles and cold drinks. A well-deserved gourmet moment!
One of Lyon’s cultural escapades: the sugar factory
Formerly a sugar factory, this unusual location has been refurbished. Every year, it plays host to numerous cultural events and fairs. The Nuits sonores festival, for example, takes place here every year.
The must-attend event for art and exhibition lovers in Lyon.
The plus: diversity! Exhibitions change frequently, so there’s something for everyone.
Where to stay during your cultural escapades in Lyon?
Would you like to visit Lyon and enjoy its museums? Hotel rates go up quickly in summer. That’s why you can stay at the Barolles campsite, just 10 km from Lyon. Comfortable and with excellent transport links, this Lyonnais campsite welcomes you all year round! Contact our team for more information 😉
