ALMOST AN ISLAND
Presqu'île
The heart of Lyon
Discover the gems of Presqu’ile with this immersion into the centre of the city
Presqu’ile, « almost an island » is the French word for « peninsula ». It really is between the Rhône & Saône rivers that the very heart of the life in Lyon is now : its streets, its squares, its shops, its street makets
From Bellecour to Terreaux areas, let’s have a walk between must-sees for visitors and everyday life for the locals
As quintessential Lyonnais, your guide will meet you “under the horse’s tail”, i.e., next to the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on Place Bellecour
Then get ready for a walk through :
– The must-sees in Lyon : Haussmannian architecture of our dear “rue de la Ré” where we all go shopping, the Fontaine Bartholdi, the unexpected “Toaster” (Opera House) half of us love & half of us hate, charming squares such as Place des Jacobins or Place des Célestins, or the majestic Grand Hôtel-Dieu where many Lyonnais were born,
– A lovely immersion into the local culture & everyday life : rue Mercière full of local restaurants & its unusual old town vibe in the middle of Parisian-like boulevards, small squares with cafés, farmers’ market everyday on Quai Saint-Antoine…
Downtown Lyon
PRICES
New Generation Guide exclusively offers private tours
We can accommodate up to 25 people per group
For any specific request, feel free to contact us directly
