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Lyon: Unveiling the City's Hidden Treasures

Mustafa Dalgaç

Mustafa Dalgaç

18 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Lyon's cultural wonders and artistic marvels. Discover the enchanting Musée Cinéma et Miniature, the charming Le Petit Musée de Guignol, and the fascinating La Maison des Canuts. Immerse yourself in Lyon's rich history and vibrant art scene, as you explore the Musée des Confluences and the Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs. Marvel at the grandeur of the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière and delve into the poignant stories at the Centre d'histoire de la résistance et de la déportation. Conclude your adventure with a visit to the Musée Lumière and the Musée de l'automobile Henri Malartre, where innovation and automotive history collide.

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Day 1Unveiling Miniature Worlds and Puppetry Delights
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$10

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$ 3

Musée Cinéma et Miniature
Museum of hyper-realistic, miniature everyday scenes, plus movie props & special effects exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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Le Petit Musée de Guignol
Cozy museum since 1995 exploring the history of Guignol & French puppetry, with guided audio tours.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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La Maison des Canuts
Guided tours of 19th-century building with displays tracing 5 centuries of silk production in Lyon.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2A Journey through the Confluence of Knowledge
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$19

Musée des Confluences
Permanent & temporary exhibitions about anthropology & science amid dramatic, modern architecture.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
Day 3Immersing in Textile Tales and Divine Heights
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$13

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$ 3

Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs
Mansion museum housing notable 17th-18th century, textile & decorative arts collections.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
18 - 22 min

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Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
19th-century basilica with 4 octagonal towers, a religious art museum & regular Catholic services.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Reliving Heroic Tales and Contemporary Art
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$17

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$ 3

Centre d'histoire de la résistance et de la déportation
Exhibitions on the Resistance movement & the deportation of Jews in Lyon during the Nazi occupation.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
17 - 21 min

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Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon
Contemporary artworks displayed in a building designed by Renzo Piano, with a cafe.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
Day 5Illuminating Cinematic Legacies and Vintage Wheels
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$28

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$ 3

Musée Lumière
Film museum, documentation center & library at the site of the Lumière factory, family villa & park.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
39 - 47 min

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Musée de l'automobile Henri Malartre
Medieval castle museum showing off vintage cars to modern vehicles, plus motorcycles & bikes.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $94 In total

Activities & Food:$85
Transport:$9