Timeline
15:46
Walk through the St Jean archaeological garden to see the Roman and medieval ruins beneath the cathedral. The quiet morning light makes the stone textures clear.
16:46
Get ice cream at Nardone. The terrace is pleasant for a morning snack. Be prepared to queue if it is a sunny weekend.
18:16
Palais Saint-Pierre / Musée des Beaux Arts
Enter the Palais Saint-Pierre / Musée des Beaux Arts. Spend the late morning exploring the art collections in the ancient abbey building.
19:16
Head to the Confluence area for a pre-golden hour snack. The Heat food court is open and offers quick options before the evening rush.
19:46
Stand at the Musée des Confluences. The deconstructivist architecture catches the last golden light of the day as the sun sets toward the WNW.
20:16
End the evening at Selcius bar. It is open late and provides a calm spot to reflect on the contrast between the old abbey and the new museum.
Local tip
Check opening hours for the museum and restaurants. Nardone is closed in winter from Dec 31 to Mar 10.
Check before you go
- Palais Saint-Pierre / Musée des Beaux Arts hours vary by season.
- Nardone is closed Dec 31-Mar 10 in winter.
- Heat food court is open Mo-Su 12:00-00:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lyon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).