Montessuy Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Activities
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine
Our pick of the best Montessuy Hotel Deals
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Le Phenix Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Montessuy
6th Arrondissement
Consider a visit to Tête d'Or Park and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in 6th Arrondissement. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Massena Station or Foch Station.
La Croix Rousse
Shopping, spas and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Historic Site of Lyon are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station.
Terreaux - Bat d'argent
While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
While you're in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, take in top sights like Part Dieu Mall or Auditorium Maurice Ravel, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
- Groupama Stadium
- Bellecour Square
- Part Dieu Mall
- Tête d'Or Park
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Matmut Stadium
- The Village Outlet
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Theatre Antique
- Lyon Cathedral
- Shrine of St. John Vianney
- Ancient Theatre of Fourvière