Gites in Lyon

Discover Lyon and the surrounding area during your holiday

For your next holiday in France, set off to discover the dynamic city of Lyon and its riches! Choose to rent a Clévacances gîte in Lyon and enjoy a successful stay in the Rhône. In this city steeped in history, there are many sites of interest to discover as you stroll around during your stay in a gîte. First and foremost is Place Bellecour, one of the largest pedestrianised squares on the Old Continent, where major events are frequently held. Then there's the Place des Terreaux, where its historic fountain alone is well worth a visit. If you book a gîte in Lyon, take the time to explore other emblematic sites in the capital of the Gauls. At Fourvière, you can enjoy a majestic panorama of the Rhône prefecture and admire Notre-Dame cathedral. Then a diversion to Croix Rousse, the second hill, which is home to a number of cafés and theatres. For tourists with children, we recommend a visit to the Lyon aquarium, where you can marvel at a multitude of species: seahorses, leopard sharks, clown fish, etc. The Musée des Confluences is also a key attraction in Lyon, attracting the interest of the curious with its ancestral fossils and its impressive Choulans mammoth. As you can see, your next holiday in Lyon promises to be full of discoveries! Take advantage of our ideally located Clévacances gites and set off to visit the city of Lyon and its riches.

Activities to discover near Lyon

On your next holiday, let yourself be seduced by the city of Lyon, its heritage, its architecture, its gastronomy and its riches. But Lyon also has plenty to offer during your stay! Easily accessible, the city is a magnet for people taking part in an EJVF. Among the memorable activities they can enjoy around their group gîte in Lyon are helicopter flights, ideal for observing the capital of the Gauls from the sky or contemplating the wine-growing riches of the surrounding Beaujolais region. For fans of motor sports, we can only recommend a go-karting session in Vénissieux, a nearby suburb. If the sun isn't shining, head for the Perrache-Charlemagne district, where there's a large ice rink that's open during the school holidays. Does the hustle and bustle of the city tempt you to set down your suitcases in the surrounding area? Don't worry, you'll have no trouble finding a charming gîte around Lyon. And it's easy to get to one of Lyon's famous bouchons by public transport. At the best tables, charcuterie lovers will be delighted by the brioche sausage and rosette de Lyon. Cheese lovers are not left out, with a number of establishments offering Saint-Marcelin and cervelle de Canuts on their menus. To bring back some of Lyon's typical culinary specialities, you could stay in a family-run gîte in Lyon's 3rd or 6th arrondissements, close to the Halles Paul Bocuse. If you don't have the patience to wait until you're back from holiday to enjoy these specialities, you can always enjoy them around a table in your comfortable Clévacances gîte. Between cultural, sporting and culinary discoveries, there's no doubt that your stay in Lyon will leave you with some very pleasant memories! Whether you're looking for accommodation for one night or a longer stay, at the weekend or during the week, in the city centre or the surrounding area, with a swimming pool or garden... find the gîte that's right for you with Clévacances! Choose to rent a Clévacances gîte in Lyon and the surrounding area and enjoy an unforgettable holiday in the Rhône!