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Musée des Confluences

The spectacular building at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saone is built in a deconstructionist style and has expositions on science and mythology.

Address: 86 quai Perrache
Website: museedesconfluences.fr (opens in a new tab)

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Confluence
Shopping mall with fashion stores, restaurants and a cinema multiplex, in a new area.
Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00, some stores open Sun
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Prairial
Modern, inventive Michelin-starred haute cuisine, served only as a degustation set menu: the 5-course "Confluence" (€99, lunch only) or the full 8-course "Prairial" (€135). Expect local, seasonal produce, heavy on vegetables and seafood and light on meat, with amazing sauces often made from fermented ingredients. Reservations essential. Dinner seatings W-Su at 20:00, lunch F Sa at 12:00.
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Parc de Gerland
The Rhône banks promenade ends here. This park does not have the majesty of Parc de la Tête d'Or but it is far less crowded and boasts some nice examples of modern landscaping. Still under development, it should cover 80 hectares when completed.
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LOU Rugby
The rugby team of Lyon has bounced between the top two levels of the country's league system (Top 14 and Pro D2) in the 2010s; they have played in Top 14 since 2016–17. The team moved to OL's former home of Stade de Gerland for 2017–18.