For more Lyon inspiration, see our guides on the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife. Handsome enough to rival the finest in Italy, the old town is an enchanting made-to-meander labyrinth of ...

The best time to visit Lyon is in September and October when the city empties of its summertime tourists, leaving behind crisp, cool autumn weather and colorful foliage. The months between ...

The area is free to visit and accessible 24/7. Note that not all traboules are open to the public. Passageways in Vieux Lyon are marked with a bronze shield; those that are open to the public are ...