10 Best Things to Do This Winter in Lyon
Make the Most of Your Winter in Lyon!
Lyon is one of the most iconic cities in all of France, and winter is one of the best times of year to take in all of its impressive splendor. The impressive design of the city itself is often enough to draw people in, but the winter season offers a unique opportunity for adventure.
Whether you’re looking for winter-themed events and attractions or just something to do indoors to keep out of the cold, you won’t have to look far to find fun here. Check out the 10 best things to do this winter in Lyon.
1. Fête des Lumières
Enjoy a festival of lights
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Fotos, Vida nocturna, Opciones económicas
The Fête des Lumières, or Festival of Lights, is a special event held every year in which a colorful array of lights are displayed for 4 days. As you travel through the festival, you can see dazzling lights throughout town showcasing a brilliant combination of technology and artistry.
One of the most impressive aspects of this festival is how the lights complement the impressive architecture in town, offering the best of new lights and old structures. You’ll find it all centered around Place Bellecour between the Rhône and the Saône.
Ubicación: Unnamed Road, 69002 Lyon, France
Fête des Lumières
2. Marché de Noël Lyon (Christmas markets)
Find fun at a Christmas market
Categoría: Parejas, Familias
Marché de Noël Lyon is an annual Christmas market that offers fun for the whole family with much more than just seasonal vendors available. You’ll also find a tree forest, several places to give to charity and a Canadian teepee.
Be sure to bring your kids when you visit, as it’s packed full of family fun. You’ll find a merry-go-round here along with a little train that can take you around the area. This market is held every year in Place Carnot within the 2nd arrondissement.
Ubicación: 13 Pl. Carnot, 69002 Lyon, France
Teléfono: +33 (0)4 72 77 69 69
Marché de Noël Lyon (Christmas markets)
3. Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Visit a large art museum
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Historia
The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is a stunning museum that houses an expansive art collection contained within a 17th-century convent. It’s one of the largest of its kind in the country, and it covers 5,000 years of art history among its exhibits.
When you visit, you’ll find incredible international exhibits alongside its permanent collection that also offer fun hands-on activities for the whole family. You can experience it all for yourself this winter at the southern end of Pentes de la Croix Rousse across from Place des Terreaux. Mostrar más
Ubicación: 20 Pl. des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon, France
Horario: Saturday–Monday and Wednesday–Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm, Friday from 10.30 am to 6 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Teléfono: +33 (0)4 72 10 17 40
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
4. Skiing at Les Sept Laux or St Francois Longchamp
Go skiing
Categoría: Aventura
Alpine skiing at Les Sept Laux or St François Longchamp is one of the most popular winter activities you can participate in if you’re looking for a thrilling adventure. Lyon is just a few miles from multiple ski resorts with fun slopes open during the winter.
When you visit these resorts, you’ll find a wide variety of experiences available. You can opt for more difficult slopes, or you can stay along the beginner tracks if you’re just starting out. Either way, you’ll find your way to skiing paradise just a few miles out from Lyon toward the mountains.
5. La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
Visit the soul of Lyon
Categoría: Historia
La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière is one of the most iconic destinations in the city and a sight to behold during your winter vacation visit. The exterior alone offers brilliant architectural designs, and it’s situated on a hill overlooking the rest of the city.
When you venture inside this basilica, you’ll find yourself met with dazzling mosaics and stained glass windows. Visiting during a sunny day makes the colors from the windows even more prominent. You’ll find it all just west of Parc des Hauteurs across the street from the Fourvière Train Station. Mostrar más
Ubicación: 8 Pl. de Fourvière, 69005 Lyon, France
Horario: Daily from 7 am to 6 pm
Teléfono: +33 (0)4 78 25 13 01
La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
6. Marché aux Bouquinistes
Stroll through a book market
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Compras
Marché aux Bouquinistes is a riverside book market along the Saône that offers a wide variety of not only books but records, posters and art as well. Most of the offerings are fairly old, so you’re sure to find something that makes you feel nostalgic.
When you visit, it’s important to remember that the book market is located entirely outside, so you’ll want to dress appropriately for the cold. You can see it all for yourself a short distance south of Pont la Feuillée on the east side of the Saône.
Ubicación: 9 Quai de la Pêcherie, 69001 Lyon, France
Marché aux Bouquinistes
7. Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Enjoy a local celebration
Categoría: Gastronomía
Beaujolais Nouveau Day is a special celebration held on the 3rd Thursday in November every year marking the release of Beaujolais nouveau wine. This wine is very appealing to the average palate, letting people from all over enjoy its delicious taste.
During the celebration, you’ll find plenty of access to this wine along with parties and live music among the festivities. In accordance with tradition and French law, the wine is released from the barrels 1 minute after midnight. You’ll find the festivities all over town.
8. Annecy
Take a day trip to the ‘Venice of France’
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Compras
Annecy is a popular winter destination in Lyon thanks to its scenic water canals and the nearby Alps. It’s also home to one of the largest and cleanest lakes in the country, and it’s a sight to behold in the winter.
During the vacation season, the city known as the ‘Venice of France’ is decorated with vacation lights and hosts seasonal markets and concerts. You can find it all a little less than 2 hours east of Lyon by automobile and a little over 2 hours by public transit if you can time it properly.
Ubicación: Annecy, 74010 /74000, France
Annecy
9. Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Visit the city’s iconic cathedral
Categoría: Historia
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, or the Lyon Cathedral, is a stunning active church that dates back centuries sporting an iconic Gothic design. When you visit, you’ll find impressive architectural achievements complemented by artistic splendor inside.
When you visit during winter, you’ll find the cathedral sporting seasonal decorations, adding to its charm and showcasing its active role in the local community. You’ll find this cathedral on the west side of the Saône right next to Jardin Archéologique, the remnants of a cathedral from the 5th century. Mostrar más
Ubicación: Pl. Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France
Horario: Monday–Friday from 8.15 am to 7.45 pm, Saturday from 8.15 am to 7 pm, Sunday from 8 am to 7 pm
Teléfono: +33 (0)6 60 83 53 97
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
10. Saint Antoine Market
Visit one of the largest outdoor food markets in Lyon
Categoría: Compras
The Saint-Antoine Market is a popular and massive food market where you’ll find plenty of produce and food on offer from local vendors. It’s one of the best places to get locally grown food even in winter, so you won’t want to miss out on its numerous offerings.
Keep in mind that this market is going to be more popular during the weekends, but it’s still available during the week. You can check it out for yourself by heading to the east side of the Saône just northeast of Pont Bonaparte.
Ubicación: 11 Quai des Célestins, 69002 Lyon, France
Horario: Tuesday–Sunday from 6 am to 1 pm (closed on Mondays)
Saint Antoine Market
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