Villeurbanne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Villeurbanne
Where to stay in Villeurbanne

République - Tolstoï
When in République - Tolstoï and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Oxygen Tower or Part Dieu Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gratte Ciel Station or Republique Villeurbanne Station.
La Doua
Appreciated for its restaurants and theatres, you might consider exploring La Doua. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Transbordeur, and jump on the metro at La Doua - Gaston Berger Tram Stop or IUT - Feyssine Tram Stop to get around the city.

Charpennes - Charmettes
Even though there aren't top sights in Charpennes - Charmettes, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Tête d'Or Park. Jump on the metro at Charpennes Station to see more of the city.

Les Poulettes
While Les Poulettes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tête d'Or Park and Part Dieu Mall.

Ferrandière - Maisons Neuves
Even though there aren't top sights in Ferrandière - Maisons Neuves, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Lumière Museum. Jump on the metro at Reconnaissance - Balzac Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Tonkin Sud
When in Tonkin Sud and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tête d'Or Park or Interpol Headquarters and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Le Tonkin Tram Stop or Charpennes Station.

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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Tête d'Or Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tête d'Or Park, a lovely green space in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Place des Terreaux
Find out about the history of Lyon when you take a trip to Place des Terreaux. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
You can find out about the history of Lyon with a trip to Hôtel de Ville de Lyon. 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.
Cities near Villeurbanne
- Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
- Transbordeur
- Geriatric Hospital of Charpennes
- Nuclear Medicine Doua
- Centre Culturel Oecumenique
- Groupama Stadium
- Bellecour Square
- Eurexpo Lyon
- LDLC Arena
- Place des Terreaux
- Musée des Confluences
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Pilat Regional Natural Park
- Parc des Oiseaux
- Theatre Antique
- The Village Outlet
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Centre Léon Bérard