Lyon Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Otourly (CC BY-SA 3.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Patrick Mull, John Owen, fran, Fernando Monreal García de Vicuña, shuchi淑琪 · via Google Maps
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Rhône & Saône
- Coordinates:
- 45.7675° N, 4.8350° E
About Lyon
Lyon serves as a call port on the Rhône and Saône rivers in France. The city sits at the confluence of these two waterways, 391 km southeast of Paris and 278 km north of Marseille. Eight significant attractions lie within 1.5 km of the port, making exploration on foot straightforward during your visit.
Top Attractions Near the Port
The Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière stands just 1.1 km away with a 4.8 rating from 41,219 reviews. Close by is the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste (1.0 km, 4.6 rating), and Place Bellecour (1.1 km, 4.4 rating) offers one of the city's most recognisable squares. The Parc de la Tête d'Or is 1.5 km from the port and holds a 4.6 rating across 61,055 reviews, making it a popular green space for visitors.
Art and history enthusiasts will find the Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière (1.4 km, 4.6 rating) and the Mur des Canuts mural (1.3 km, 4.7 rating) worth visiting. The Fresque des Lyonnais is just 0.5 km away, ideal for a quick stop.
Lyon cruises operate best from April through October. Nearby river ports include Arles and Avignon. Learn more about Rhône & Saône cruises.
Lyon is a city in France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, 391 km (243 mi) southeast of Paris, 278 km (173 mi) north of Marseille, and 113 km (70 mi) southwest of Geneva, Switzerland.
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Things to do in Lyon on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Anaïs Castro · via Google Maps Park and Garden
Parc de la Tête d'Or
4.6 (61,055) 1.5 km from port
Vast, 19th-century park with statues, fountains & tall trees, plus a lake & botanic & rose gardens.
Near: Consulate General of Germany, Lyon (152 m) · Parc aux Daims (270 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: 6:30 am – 10:30 pm
- Tuesday: 6:30 am – 10:30 pm
- Wednesday: 6:30 am – 10:30 pm
- Thursday: 6:30 am – 10:30 pm
- Friday: 6:30 am – 10:30 pm
- Saturday: 6:30 am – 10:30 pm
- Sunday: 6:30 am – 10:30 pm
- 5 · “A must-visit urban oasis! Had a fantastic day at Parc de la Tête d'Or! It's massive, beautifully kept, and completely…” — Victor CF
- 5 · “Parc de la Tête d’Or is one of the most stunning parks I have ever visited. It is beautifully designed…” — Mohammad Diab
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Photo: Bernard JULIEN · via Google Maps Church
Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
4.8 (41,219) 1.1 km from port
19th-century basilica with 4 octagonal towers, a religious art museum & regular Catholic services.
Near: Fourvière (13 m) · Maison Thérèse Couderc Le Cénacle (47 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
- 5 · “It’s important to note that walking around the basilica, its basement and the ‘chapel’ are free. You will need to…” — jose lourenco
- 5 · “I visited the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière mainly to enjoy the panoramic view of Lyon from the top…” — Mohammad Diab
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Photo: Miky Miky · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Place Bellecour
4.4 (27,565) 1.1 km from port
Vast, tree-lined public square with flower stalls & a small art museum, plus a seasonal ice-rink.
Near: Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Métropole de Lyon (100 m) · Bellecour (120 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Place Bellecour is a great spot in the center of Lyon. It’s a beautiful square and a very convenient place…” — V ____
- 5 · “Place Bellecour was never only a promenade for the addresses around it. The façades and open sweep suited display, and…” — Loo Yeo
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Photo: Dean Moses · via Google Maps Church
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
4.6 (15,551) 1.0 km from port
Grand medieval cathedral with an astronomical clock & stained-glass windows, plus a treasury museum.
Near: The James Joyce Pub (59 m) · Middle School Aux Lazaristes - La Salle - Site Fourvière (64 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 2:00 – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:30 am – 7:30 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am – 7:30 pm
- 5 · “Magnificent structure located at the base of Fourviere hill is filled with centuries religious and architectural history. Due to about…” — Mike Z
- 5 · “Beautiful cathedral to visit, especially during the day when the sunlight shines through the stained glass windows and creates a…” — Boris Moris
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Tourist attraction
Mur des Canuts
4.7 (6,890) 1.3 km from port
Huge fresco of a neighborhood of silk workers who rebelled against working conditions in the 1800s.
Near: Station Service Eni (83 m) · Hénon (112 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Mur des Canuts was not painted simply to decorate a corner. At boulevard des Canuts and rue Denfert-Rochereau, it turns…” — Loo Yeo
- 5 · “Impressive large detailed mural It is said that this is the largest mural in France and I have no reason…” — Wally Turnbull
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Museum
Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière
4.6 (6,776) 1.4 km from port
Modern hillside museum on Roman archeological site with a large collection of art, pottery & coins.
Near: Théâtre Gallo Romain (78 m) · Lugdunum - Théâtres Romains de Fourviére (80 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “This museum was simply the best surprise of our stay in Lyon. The curating and organization were well done, and…” — Juliana Henriques
- 5 · “LUGDUNUM - Musée & Théâtres romains turns Lyon’s Roman hillside into a layered reading of name, site, objects, and architecture.…” — Loo Yeo
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Tourist attraction
Fresque des Lyonnais
4.6 (6,667) 0.5 km from port
This huge, trompe-l'oeil painting on the side of a building depicts 30 well-known people from Lyon.
Near: Ameublement Saint Vincent - Cinna (29 m) · Hotel Saint Vincent (49 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Created by Lyon muralists CitéCréation in 1994/95, the Fresque des Lyonnais turns an 800-square-metre blind wall at Quai Saint-Vincent and…” — Loo Yeo
- 5 · “The Fresques des Lyonnais in Lyon, is absolutely stunning! These murals bring the streets of Lyon to life with incredible…” — Patrizia Iginia Palazzini
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Tourist attraction
Pont de la Feuillée
4.4 (499) 0.4 km from port
Near: Le Voxx (70 m) · Wallace Bar (89 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “View from the bridge: The Pentes de la Croix-Rousse form the southern slopes of the hill in Lyon’s 1st arrondissement…” — Loo Yeo
- 5 · “Picturesque photo point” — Andy Donley
Map of Lyon and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Lyon
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