Rough Guides 2026.
ough Guides Mini Lyon is a pocket travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Lyon’s historic quarters, food culture and riverside neighbourhoods – including highlights such as Vieux Lyon, Fourvière and the Presqu’île.
It brings together everything you need in one place – from must-see sights, hidden gems and three curated itineraries to practical travel advice, dining and shopping tips, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.
Perfect for short breaks and long weekends, it combines concise area-by-area coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.
This Lyon travel guide covers:
- Vieux Lyon – Renaissance lanes, traboules, bouchons and riverside atmosphere
- Fourvière – Basilica views, Roman theatres, gardens and hilltop walks
- Presqu’île – Grand squares, shopping streets, museums and classic brasseries
- Croix-Rousse – Silk-weaving history, murals, markets and village-like streets
- Confluence – Modern architecture, riverfront paths, museums and dining spots
- Excursions – Easy trips to Beaujolais, Pérouges, Vienne and the Rhône Valley
The complete Rough Guides package – print edition, free eBook and online trip planner – helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Lyon with confidence.
