Timeline
07:47
Palais Saint-Pierre / Musée des Beaux Arts
Walk 20 minutes NNW from Atelier An.Berto to Palais Saint-Pierre / Musée des Beaux Arts. Arrive early to find a quiet spot on the grounds or nearby streets facing WSW. The sun rises at the exact moment you are settled.
08:27
Head back down to the anchor area. Stop at Nardone for ice cream. The terrace is open from 10:00 in winter, which aligns with the post-sunrise timing. Note: It gets overcrowded on sunny weekends, so be prepared to queue, but it is worth the wait if you are a real ice cream fan.
08:57
End your morning at Hot Club de Lyon, a jazz club in an old typical cellar. While live jazz starts at 21:30, the venue is open for drinks and atmosphere during the day. It is a perfect place to settle in after the cold morning air.
Local tip
The walk from the museum back to the anchor is downhill. Wear layers; the morning air at the top of Croix-Rousse is significantly colder than downtown.
Check before you go
- Nardone is closed in winter from Dec 31 to Mar 10. In the rest of winter, it opens at 10:00.
- Hot Club de Lyon is open Tue-Thu from 21:30 and Fri-Sat from 22:00 for live jazz, but you can visit during the day.
- Check the route from Palais Saint-Pierre / Musée des Beaux Arts back to Atelier An.Berto as walking directions are not provided.
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