Vieux Lyon, located on the River Saône quayside, is a picturesque area characterized by Renaissance-era mansions with terracotta-tiled roofs and hidden courtyards. The medieval Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste boasts an ornate astronomical clock, while the Movies & Miniature Museum showcases scale models by miniaturist Dan Ohlmann. The neighborhood's hilly, medieval streets are lined with fine-dining restaurants and stylish bars offering Beaujolais wines.




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