Monplaisir Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bellecour Square
You can learn about the history of Lyon with a stop at Bellecour Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Tête d'Or Park is just one of the places to see in Lyon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon National Opera
Enjoy a show at Lyon National Opera, a theatre with a story to tell in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
You can find out about the history of Lyon with a stop at Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Monplaisir
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Matelas un peu durs, ne contribue pas à un bon sommeil.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Right across from train station. Buses just down the road to take you into old town.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Loved it
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache
The hotel is in a great location. Convenient to the train, public transport and walking distance to many sights.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Lovely location, wonderful staff
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monplaisir
3rd Arrondissement
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Archives Départementales Tram Stop to see more of the city.
8th Arrondissement
8th Arrondissement is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Maison de la Danse and Lumière Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Bachut - Mairie du 8eme Tram Stop or États-Unis - Musée Tony Garnier Tram Stop to get around.
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
While you're in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, take in top sights like Part Dieu Mall or Auditorium Maurice Ravel, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.
Voltaire - Saint Amour
When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tour Part-Dieu or Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Textile Museum to Bellecour Square – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
7th Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement is well liked for its cafes and theatres. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.
