Lyon villa holidays Self catering holidays in the World capital of Gastronomy
Lyon sits at the intersection of the rivers Saone and the mighty Rhone and is the third largest city in France after Paris & Marseille. While part of the Rhone Alpes, it has a soul of its own and is steeped in tradition, history and culture.
The old quarter known as Vieux Lyon is an intriguing part of the city, with its narrow cobbled streets filled with bars and restaurants and the famous 'buchons lyonnais' where the local Lyonnaise dishes such as the famous Lyonnaise sausages are not to be missed.
The city is packed with things to see and do, and to experience the authentic Lyon you need to explore the various "quartiers" of the city. As they are close together, getting around on foot or using public transport is quick and easy and there is even an underground or Metro in French. Whether it's the bustling markets, bars and restaurants, or the back street shops in the historic old town, Lyon is a magical place to explore.
| Top city attractions | |
|---|---|
| Fourviere - Notre Dame de Fourviere | ✔ |
| Eat in the authentic Buchons Lyonnais | ✔ |
| Stroll along the banks of the Rhone | ✔ |
| Visit the Botannical garens | ✔ |
| Explore the passageways in Vieux Lyon known as the Traboules | ✔ |
| Parc de la Tête d'Or - largest park in France | ✔ |
| Visit and dine on the Presqu'ile | ✔ |
| Museums | ✔ |
| Visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts | ✔ |
| Visit the Institut de Lumiere | ✔ |
| Les Halles de Paul Bocuse | ✔ |
| Lyon Cathedral | ✔ |
Featured holiday homes
There are plenty of self-catering accommodation options when choosing where to stay in Lyon, from excellent old town apartments to spacious self catering holiday homes on the outskirts and surrounding villages. Renting a holiday cottage for your trip to Lyon is ideal for families, groups and friends as it provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want so you can explore Lyon and the surrounding area at your own pace.
- Vieux Lyon - the old town
- Presqu'ile - the Chic part of the city
- 6th Arondissement - prestigious part of Lyon
- La Croix-Rousse - Lyon's Bohemian chic district
- The 7th arondissement - up & coming
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Excursions & tours
Lyon is the gateway to some amazing locations such as the Alps, all just waiting for you to explore.
| A few suggestions... | |
|---|---|
| Try Mont d'Or - the famous cheese | ✔ |
| Hautecombe Abbey - well worth a visit | ✔ |
| Dijon & the surrounding vineyards of the Pays du Pierre Jaune | ✔ |
| The Beaujolais wine region | ✔ |
| Avignon - Popes Palace | ✔ |
| La Clusaz - wonderful ski resorts less than 2 hours drive | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Lyon
No trip to central France is complete without visiting the exciting city of Lyon. A wonderful Gastronomic city to explore, taking in the sights and discovering the history, beauty and culture. After a few days, you will soon feel that a short city break in your Lyon holiday rental is not long enough given the amount of things to see and do.
