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Looking for some peace and quiet? An idyllic spot to relax and unwind? You've made it to the right category. Here, we list some of the most beautiful and functional parks in the city. Many provide jogging and cycling trails, picnic sites, and large, open areas for throwing a Frisbee or walking your dog.
Category: Parks - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: Parc de la Tete d'Or, Lyon 69006
Jardin des Plantes was the original site of the botanical garden now found in the Tête d'Or park. It is not the typical garden full of greenhouses and exotic plants; rather, it is a sanctuary of greenery. You must take a peaceful stroll through this garden and admire its sculptures. METRO: Hotel de Ville or Croix Paquet
Category: Parks - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: Montée Saint Barthélémy, Esplanade de Fourvière, Lyon, FR 69005
Located below the observatory in the basilica's northeast tower, the Jardin du Rosaire makes for a beautiful morning or evening stroll. Walking through the gardens from Notre-Dame de Fourviere, you have a splendid view of the city. This extraordinary garden follows the Way of the Cross used by the pilgrims to get to the basilica. METRO: Vieux Lyon...
Category: Parks - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: Espace Multisports du Grand Parc, Chemin de la Bletta, Vaulx-en-Velin 69120
This magnificent park has something for everyone. With a vast amount of natural park area, Miribel offers visitors a chance to wander through the park and observe wildlife. Take a quiet stroll through the park, and you are likely to see otters, foxes, or deer. If you are feeling more active, you will also find other activities available such as...
Category: Parks - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: 25, rue Chazière, Lyon, FR 69004
Parc de la Cerisaie is a lovely park in which you will find sculptures by talented artists such as B. Pages and J.B. Raynaud. This park became the site of the Gillet family home (Villa Gillet) until it was purchased by the city in 1976. Now the elegant mansion is filled with artwork. There is also a section specifically dedicated to the research...
Category: Parks - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: Lyon 69006
The beauty of Parc de la Tête d'Or will take your breath away. According to legend, the park got its name (Park of the Golden Head) because the golden head of Christ is buried within it. The beauty and wonder of the rose garden will amaze you. See many exotic plant species in the greenhouses and enjoy the animals in the zoo. The park has been a...
Category: Parks - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: Lyon, FR 69002
DOWNTOWN. Built in the 17th century, this square symbolizes Lyon's history and heritage. The original statue once housed in the square's center was one by Desjardins that portrayed Louis XIV. However, this statue was destroyed during the French Revolution. Today, it is one of the few remaining royal squares, and the statue has been replaced with...
Category: Parks - Lyon Attractions & Activities
Address: Lyon, FR 69001
This square started out as the location of the guillotine, and was where the crowds gathered to watch the public executions. Its tourist attraction is the elaborate fountain at the center, designed and sculpted by Bartholdi, the same sculptor who designed and built the Statue of Liberty. Now, with all the new cafés that have popped up around its...
