Alexandre in Lyon

The Parc de la Tête d’Or

Go to the Parc de la Tête d’Or for a nature and sports getaway. Many legends are told for the original name that the park bears. Discover with our team its history and how to get there. A zoo is free, ideal for a family visit; Rent your boat and sail on the lake observing the beautiful Island of Remembrance. Lunch in the guinguettes of the park is also a good idea. You will see, the warm welcome of the Lyonnais will allow you to spend a good stay.

Eurexpo Lyon

The first exhibition center in Lyon that offers a bright space to host exhibitions, congresses and major national and international events. A 15-minute drive away, treat yourself to a comfortable stay at Hôtel Maison Lacassagne before spending a good day’s work in this European park.

La Part Dieu Westfield Shopping Centre

This building in the center of the Part Dieu district has been almost completely renovated. For a shopping spree, take advantage of the multi-storey Westfield Mall. On the top floors, you can taste different international specialties and end your evening by opting for a 3D film at the new cinema, UGC Lyon.

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the Astronomical Clock of St- Jean Cathedral

The hill of Fourvière is since antiquity, a place of identity of the city of Lyon with such a spiritual and cultural richness. It is there that we will find the ancient theater with its Lugdunum museum as well as its beautiful Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière dating from the 19th century. The astronomical clock with cogs, was installed in 1379. It is one of the oldest in Europe. A must in Lyon.

The1st arrondissement

One of the favorite neighborhoods of Alexandre Lacassagne, who loved to stroll between the hat makers of the Passage Argue, and the barber, where he took care of his appearance several times a month. Let’s find the majestic Town Hall dating from the 19th century, the magnificent Museum of Fine Arts with its masterpieces; and nothing better than enjoying a latte coffee on the Terraces saint Pierre. There is also the Opera where you can discover the very talented little artists from Lyon. The bar of the Muses rooftop on the building is impregnable when you want to discover the view of Lyon and take your half for a romantic moment.

Institut Lumière

At the heart of Monplaisir, it is here that the Lumières brothers designed their Cinématographe, a device that allowed the screening of their first film, La Sortie de l’usine Lumière in Lyon. The City of Light includes a cinema room, a museum on two levels and educational rooms.

Equilibrist

This restaurant is an eco-responsible place to live located in the 3rd arrondissement of the city of Lyon. Find a cultural program animated by various workshops open to sharing. Concerned about its environmental impact, well-being of the living and the local and circular economy, you can enjoy a unique moment in the company of this warm team. Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

Cooking in Class

This place is located in the heart of the Monchat district, you can discover a gourmet cuisine Master Restaurateur from Wednesday to Sunday. As a starter, knives gratin in parsley; as a dish, rossini burger with shot apples and a good dessert to finish on a good note with a verbena-raspberry iced nougat.

Address: 95 Cours Docteur Long, 69003 Lyon
Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday: 12h-14h, 19h30-22h / Sunday: 12h-14h
Phone: 04.72.33.19.31

Ginette’s grocery store – Bistrot in Tartines

Open 7 days a week, take advantage of ginette’s grocery store to fill up on multiple flavors. In the pretty rue Monnaie, experience a step back in the 1950s. It has become an essential place to taste these famous toasts: sweet, salty, there is something for everyone.

Address: 24 Cours Albert Thomas, 69008 Lyon
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 11am-11pm / Sunday: 11am-5pm
Phone: 04.78.00.77.94