Backpacking In France: Top 6 Sights In Lyon

“Kings Of Lyon” – GAWA, 2016.

The city of Lyon will live long in the memories of Northern Ireland football fans, the GAWA, after the team’s tremendous and surprising 2-0 win over Ukraine there in Euro 2016, Northern Ireland’s debut Euro tournament. So get your Lyon Airport Transfers sorted and head to this ace city to explore the magic within Lyon. Here are a few backpacking tips for Lyon away.

1.Parc Olympique Lyonnais

Lyon’s football stadium is called Groupama Stadium. It’s also known as Parc Olympique Lyonnais or simply Parc OL. This modern, multi-purpose venue is located in Décines-Charpieu, just outside Lyon, and has a capacity of around 59,186 seats. It was here where Northern Ireland knocked out Ukraine 2-0 in the group stage of Euro 2016. Goals came from Niall McGinn and Gareth McAuley.

2.Traboule Et Cour Des Voraces

This is a nuts place, which are hidden passageways unique to Lyon, originally used by silk workers and located in the Croix-Rousse district. It’s a history buff dream and one for quirky bloggers and architecture lovers too. It also features a striking staircase and historic courtyard.

3. Lugdunum – Musée et Théâtres Romains

Museums are always a great way to see the local history and culture and this place is a decent one to check out. It is basically a Roman amphitheater and museum showcasing Lyon’s ancient past. Inside the joint, artefacts include coins, banknotes, weapons, and mosaics. There is also a decent vantage point for photo nuts as it offers panoramic views from Fourvière Hill.

4. La Table d’Eugene

Food wise, get your local French fix right here at La Table d’Eugene. It is a well-known, prominent and refined French restaurant in the heart of Lyon. You can get French wine to accompany their elegant dishes in a warm ambiance. It’s a wacaday spot to experience Lyon’s gastronomic reputation.

5.Fountain Bartholdi

Lyon’s fountains are more than just water features — they’re sculptural masterpieces that tell stories and give the city a real ambience. The most iconic is the epic Fontaine Bartholdi, located in Place des Terreaux. This water firer was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (yep, the same guy who sculpted the Statue of Liberty at USA away), this dramatic fountain depicts France as a woman steering a chariot pulled by four wild horses, symbolizing the country’s major rivers. It’s a popular photo spot in the city center.

6. Place du Maréchal Lyautey

The Place Du Marechal Lyautey is a peaceful square in the 6th arrondissement and it is surrounded by elegant buildings and leafy trees. As well as this there are loads of cool cafes and bars to check out so you can get a night on the rip here with good French wine.

All in all, Lyon is a super city in France, an underestimated one which lives in the shadows of Paris, Saint Malo, Nice and Marseille. It is definitely worth checking out Lyon and backpacking it hardcore to tick off the main sights.