
Vieux-Lyon (UNESCO Old Town)
5th arrondissement ยท Vieux-Lyon, 69005 Lyon
๐ก Go before 09:00 on weekdays. The light on the Renaissance faรงades is beautiful and the streets are nearly empty
Most of Lyon's landmark attractions are outdoor or have substantial outdoor components, which works well for dogs. Vieux-Lyon alone is one of the most complete city experiences in France โ Renaissance architecture, winding cobblestone streets, hidden courtyards, the Fourviรจre hill above โ and it's all walkable with a dog on a lead. The three attractions below are the highlights of any Lyon visit with a dog.

5th arrondissement ยท Vieux-Lyon, 69005 Lyon
๐ก Go before 09:00 on weekdays. The light on the Renaissance faรงades is beautiful and the streets are nearly empty

Fourviรจre hill ยท 8 Place de Fourviรจre, 69005 Lyon
๐ก Take the funicular from Vieux-Lyon (Gare Saint-Jean) with your dog in a carrier if the climb is too much โ the views from the top are worth it regardless of how you arrive

Croix-Rousse ยท Rue Lucien Sportisse, 69001 Lyon
๐ก Combine this with the Croix-Rousse plateau market on a Sunday morning โ start at the amphitheatre and walk up to the market for a full morning circuit
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