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Evening

Golden Hour in Lyon

Catch the last light on the Saône, then settle in for dinner and jazz.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 18:25

    Marquise

    Grab a drink at Quai Augagneur. The bar serves until 05:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to start early and enjoy the evening atmosphere.

  2. 18:45

    LOU Rugby

    Walk to Stade de Gerland. It is a 10-minute stroll from the quai. Stand outside the stadium as the sky darkens.

  3. 18:55

    LOU Rugby

    Watch the sunset. On 15 October, the sun sets at 18:55 toward the WSW. The stadium grounds offer a clear view of the horizon.

  4. 19:40

    Hot Club de Lyon

    Head to the Hot Club de Lyon for live jazz. The club opens at 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. If visiting on a weekday, check the route to find an earlier venue, as the club opens at 21:30 on Tue-Thu.

Local tip

The Hot Club de Lyon is a historic cellar venue. Arrive early to secure a seat, as it fills up quickly on weekends.

Check before you go

  • Hot Club de Lyon is open Tue-Thu from 21:30 and Fri-Sat from 22:00.
  • Marquise bar is open until 05:00 on Thursday and Friday.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lyon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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