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The St Bruno des Chartreux church is an example of Lyon’s elaborate ornamentation architecture.

While the view of the Pierre Scize stream from the Jardin des Chartreux is exceptional.

Have fun has you make your way through the traboules (silk workers passageways) and interior courtyards that recall the lives and history of those during the height of Lyon’s silk trade industry.

After, it is then necessary to go and visit the Maison des Canuts and witness for yourself past and present weaving techniques.

The Soierie Vivante lace-making workshops exhibit another aspect of the city’s meticulous silk trade.

Finally at Atelier de Soierie you can hear the explanations and see demonstrations of the painting techniques used on velvet fabric.

Go by the Thiaffait passage where you will find the Village de Créateurs and see the new generation of Lyon’s designers and creators. Lyon’s very own small Soho!

When you reach the bottom of the Croix Rousse hill you can go for something to eat at any one of the many bouchon restaurants found around the Opera house (observe the combination of classic and modern architecture designed by Jean Nouvel).

A visit to the courtyards of the Beaux Art gallery (Fine Arts) provides a peaceful break.

In the afternoon, take the time to rent a Vélo’V bike and go for a ride along Rhône riverbanks up to the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers.

If you are willing to go further go up to the Tony Garnier Hall and Stade de Gerland (football stadium) and admire the architectural work of Tony Garnier (guided tours organised by Tourist).

If would be even better if your visit co-insides with any one of the city’s not to be missed culture events including:

- The Festival of Lights (4 days around the 8th December)

- Biennials: dance (Sept), modern art (Sept to Dec), puppets (April), Lions dans la rue (Summer)

Or indeed any one of the number of film and music events organised or the jam-packed programmes offered by the Opera house, Auditorium, Célestins Theatre or the Théâtre Nouvelle Génération for the children and many more!

Find all the current and upcoming events in Lyon at www.lyon-france.com in the Event calendar section!