Voyageur à vélo le long du Rhône à Lyon
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Pont Raymond Barre et le Musée des Confluences de nuit - Lyon
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Cycling along the banks of the Rhône in Lyon
Christian Martelet - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme

Lyon

A gastronomic capital

For many French people, the city of Lyon is known above all as a major gastronomic centre. From refined Michelin-starred restaurants to traditional bouchons (workers’ cafés), the choice is huge.

At Lyon, discover a city packed with amazing historic monuments. Its Roman Fourvière and Renaissance Vieux Lyon quarters count among the areas designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town hosts international events like Biennales of dance and contemporary art, Les Nuits de Fourvièresummer festival, Les Nuits Sonores electronic music festival and the Fête des Lumières, a huge light show c.8 December. Lyon is peppered with green spaces and trails, especially alongside the Rhône, with the Parc de la Tête d’Or and the recently, beautifully renovated quayside.

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Jons / Lyon

Jons / Lyon

27 km
1 h 45 min
I begin / Family
This ViaRhôna stage cleverly links the parks and lakes of Greater Lyon, including at Le Grand Large and Miribel-Jonage. Then enjoy the magnificent cycle route through central Lyon, along the Rhône’s banks. At the Rhône’s confluence with the Saône, you come to a brand-new quarter marked by contemporary architecture, the most striking building being the Musée des Confluences. The route is along greenways, but without specific signposting.
Lyon / Saint-Romain-en-Gal / Vienne

Lyon / Saint-Romain-en-Gal / Vienne

36 km
2 h 21 min
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After buzzing Lyon, this ViaRhôna stage leads through the towns of Grigny and Givors, on to St-Romain-en-Gal. The historic importance of navigation is clearer here than anywhere else along the Rhône. Museums at St-Romain-en-Gal and Vienne give a good picture of the river’s rich history, from classical to contemporary times. A provisional link goes along the Rhône’s west bank, on very busy roads. Best take a train from Lyon to Givors.