Picturesque walks very close to the hotel in old town Lyon.
Picturesque walks very close to the hotel in old town Lyon.
Vieux Lyon, a quarter of unique architecture
Located just one metro station away from the old town, the Mercure Lyon Centre Plaza République hotel is ideally situated for exploring this world heritage UNESCO listed historical district. Our team is there to make sure you have a wonderful time.
Museums around your hotel in the old town of Lyon
In no time at all, you can easily reach the little cobbled streets which wind along the edge of the Saone, from your hotel in Vieux Lyon. It’s easy to find if you take the rue Saint-Jean: this is the widest pedestrian street, and it runs parallel to the river. It has some very beautiful houses with traboules, which are inner courtyards. If you follow this route, you can explore Saint-Jean cathedral, with its crafted Romanesque-Gothic façade.
Don’t miss the museums in old town Lyon! There are some charming surprises in store for you here, such as the World Puppet museum. Established in a Renaissance building, it houses a rich collection of 2000 articulated puppets. If you love the world of Punch and Judy, then you’ll love the Guignol museum, in the rue Saint-Jean. You’ll certainly be amazed by the animated tableaus which have made the Automaton museum famous.
