Timeline
16:32
Grab a coffee at Café Rosa. It is an inclusive, feminist cultural café that offers a calm spot to settle in before the rush. The window seats face the street, giving you a preview of the neighborhood energy.
16:52
Walk to Toké Berthelot for a savory chausson. These homemade, local pastries are practical to eat on the go. Grab yours to take with you as you head toward the artwork.
17:12
La Fresque Lumineuse - La ville dans le futur
Find your spot at La Fresque Lumineuse. This large-scale mural by François Schuiten depicts Lyon as a futuristic city. As the sun sets toward the WSW, the changing light will alter the mood of the painted cityscape.
17:42
End the evening at La Commune. This food court is open late, offering a variety of options if you want to continue the night. It is a short walk from the mural, making it an easy transition from the quiet observation of the art to a more social setting.
Local tip
Check the route to the mural if you are not familiar with the area. The walk from Café Rosa to Toké Berthelot is short, and both are close to the viewing spot.
Check before you go
- Café Rosa is open Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00. Ensure you visit before 18:00 on weekdays.
- Toké Berthelot is open Mo-Su 11:30-22:00.
- La Commune is open Mo-We 11:30-14:00, 18:00-00:00; Th-Fr 11:30-14:00, 18:00-01:00; Sa 12:00-01:00; Su 12:00-17:00.
Worth knowing
- Café Rosa is open at 16:32 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
- La Commune is open at 17:42 only on Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lyon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).