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Boat trips on the Saône

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A boat trip can be a good way to see Lyon from a different point of view. Boats will take you either upstream to Ile Barbe or downstream to the Confluence. Night trips available on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: Quai des Célestins
Getting there: M: Cordeliers/Bellecour, near Passerelle du Palais de Justice
Hours: Fri - Sun 11:00-18:00
Price: €10-15
Website: lesbateauxlyonnais.com (opens in a new tab)

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