Timeline
18:10
Grab a savory chausson from Toké Berthelot. They make them fresh with local, seasonal ingredients, perfect for eating on the move.
18:25
Walk up to the Esplanade de Fourvière. It is just a short climb from the museum area. Find a spot on the panoramic viewpoint to watch the city.
18:55
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. If the weather is clear, you can see Mont Blanc in the distance.
19:15
Head back down for a drink at Café Bourbon. It is open late and serves as a relaxed place to unwind after the view.
Local tip
The museum is closed on holidays, but the view is always accessible. Check the route up if you are not sure how to get from the Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation to the hilltop.
Check before you go
- Toké Berthelot is open Mo-Su 11:30-22:00.
- Café Bourbon is open Mo-Fr 07:00-21:30 and Sa 10:00-21:30.
Worth knowing
- Café Bourbon is open at 19:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lyon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).