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Lyon: A Journey Through Gardens and Parks

Lionel Bertounèche

8 Dec 2023

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Embark on a delightful adventure through Lyon's lush green spaces and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Discover the enchanting Lyon Botanical Garden, experience the grandeur of Place Bellecour, and wander through the picturesque Jardin des Plantes. Unleash your inner explorer at Parc Sergent Blandan and bask in the tranquility of Parc de la Tête d'Or. Join us on this two-day escapade and let Lyon's natural wonders captivate your senses.

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Day 1Botanical Bliss and Urban Elegance

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$ 5

Lyon Botanical Garden

This botanical garden dating from 1857 features greenhouses filled with 15,000 species of plants.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Place Bellecour

Vast, tree-lined public square with flower stalls & a small art museum, plus a seasonal ice-rink.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

277 - 333 min

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Jardin des Plantes

Vast park with plant species grown in botanical & alpine gardens & restored 19th-century hothouses.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Serenity Amidst Nature's Splendor

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Parc Sergent Blandan

Sizable city park on the site of onetime army barracks featuring a large playground & a skate park.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Parc de la Tête d'Or

Vast, 19th-century park with statues, fountains & tall trees, plus a lake & botanic & rose gardens.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $7 In total

Activities & Food:Free

Transport:$7