Timeline
16:07
Pick up a praline tart from Boulangerie du Palais. It is a popular local dessert and the bakery is open all day.
16:52
Walk to St Jean Cathedral. The exterior is striking in the late afternoon light. Note that appropriate dress is required if you enter.
17:22
Head to Esplanade de Fourvière. This viewpoint is just a short walk away and offers the best panoramic view over the city as the sun sets toward the WSW.
18:07
End with ice cream at Nardone. The terrace is pleasant for digesting your tart and watching the city lights come on. Be prepared to queue on sunny weekends.
Local tip
The walk from the cathedral to the Esplanade is short and steep. Allow extra time if you are carrying your praline tart carefully.
Check before you go
- Nardone is closed Dec 31-Mar 10 in winter. If visiting then, check they are open between 10:00 and 19:00.
- St Jean Cathedral is open until 19:30 on weekdays and 19:00 on weekends.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lyon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).