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The Collège Hôtel is ideally located in Vieux Lyon, the historic district of the city on the banks of the Saône River, at the foot of Fourvière Hill. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, it is the largest Renaissance district in Europe after Venice. Today, locals and tourists alike stroll along the cobbled streets and lose themselves in the traboules, the famous covered passageways that allow you to cross from one street to another.

Thanks to its prime location in the heart of Old Lyon, the Collège Hotel offers direct access to the city's main tourist attractions on foot and by Velo'v, Lyon's self-service bicycles (two stations less than 50 metres from the hotel).

Just a few steps from the hotel, discover Saint-Jean Cathedral, the unmissable traboules, the ancient theatres and the Basilica of Fourvière, perched on its hill with a panoramic view of the city.

The neighbourhood also has several museums to visit: the Gadagne Museum, which traces the history of Lyon, the Lugdunum Museum, for a journey back to Roman times, and the famous Cinema and Miniature Museum.

The streets are also full of bouchons (traditional restaurants) and authentic local specialities to discover on a gourmet tour. Quenelles, praline tart, brioche sausage... Lyon is a city to be savoured as much as it is visited.

You can also enjoy bistronomic cuisine at Les Téléphones restaurant, on the hill, in the calm and refined setting of the Fourvière Hotel.

Strolling along the banks of the Saône or hopping aboard a river shuttle, you can easily reach the Presqu'île, the beating heart of Lyon. From Place des Terreaux to Place Bellecour, via the shopping street of Rue de la République and Place des Jacobins, the atmosphere is always lively.

You can also discover the famous Halles Paul Bocuse, a temple of Lyon's gastronomy, as well as the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie, located in the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, which offers a unique immersion in the culinary arts.

After your walk, you can sit down at a table at Brasserie Georges, a true Lyon institution, where traditional cuisine can be enjoyed in a setting steeped in history.

To extend your stay, explore the slopes of Croix-Rousse, a neighbourhood steeped in history and the former heart of Lyon's silk industry, where picturesque narrow streets and secret passageways once used by silk workers known as canuts intertwine.

You can also enjoy the Parc de la Tête d'Or, located in the 6th arrondissement, with its lake, gardens and zoo.

Film lovers will enjoy a visit to the Institut Lumière, located in the Monplaisir district, to immerse themselves in the history of cinema. For natural history enthusiasts, the Musée des Confluences, with its rich and varied collections, offers a fascinating journey through science and civilisations.

The City of Lyon offers a Culture and Leisure Pass that is essential for organising your holiday: the Lyon City Card.

It includes a public transport pass, admission to several museums and exhibitions, as well as a selection of attractions, guided tours and shows... Perfect for exploring all aspects of Lyon!

Available directly at the reception desk of the Collège Hotel and the Fourvière Hotel.