Guillotière (Lyon) | |
Location | |
State | France |
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Region | Rhône-Alpes |
Website | http://www.mairie7.lyon.fr/ |
Guillotière is a district of the city of Lyon.
To know
How to orient yourself
How to get
How to get around
What see
- 1 Center for the History of Resistance and Deportation (Center d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation), 14 avenue Berthelot (Tram: Center Berthelot), ☎ 33 4 72 73 33 54. € 3. Free for children under 18. (Jun 2018). Wed-Sun 09: 00-17: 30. This museum in the former Gestapo headquarters depicts daily life in Lyon under German occupation and holds memories of this tragic period. He often holds exhibitions (mainly of photography).
What to do
- 1 Parc de Gerland, avenue Jean Jaurès (Metro: Stade de Gerland). The walk on the banks of the Rhone ends here. This park lacks the grandeur of the Parc de la Tête d'Or but is far less crowded and boasts some fine examples of modern architecture. Still under development, it is expected to cover 80 hectares upon completion.
- 2 Parc Sergent Blandan, rue du Repos, rue de l'Epargne, boulevard des Tchécoslovaques (Tram: Lycée Colbert). A park built on the basis of former military barracks. It includes a large skate park and many sports fields. Still under development, it is expected to cover 17 hectares upon completion.
- 3 Comoedia, 13 avenue Berthelot (Tram: Center Berthelot), ☎ 33 4 26 99 45 00. After a few years of closure followed by renovations, this independent cinema is now very comfortable and has a relatively state-of-the-art program. All foreign films are shown in the original version.
Shopping
- 1 Vercoquin, 33 Rue de la Thibaudière (Metro: Saxe-Gambetta), ☎ 33 4 78 69 43 87, @[email protected]. Tue-Sat 10 am-8pm, Sun 10 am-1pm. This wine shop specializes in organic and "natural" wines. It is also a wine bar, all the bottles in the shop can be tasted for a supplement of € 6.
How to have fun
- 1 Ninkasi Kao, 267 rue Marcel Mérieux (Metro: Stade de Gerland), ☎ 33 4 72 76 89 00. This is a modern institution in Lyon. Ninkasi has two places for live music: Kafé (free shows, essentially electronic music) and Kao (a concert hall dedicated to rock and electronic music). It is also a brewery and has bars all over the Presqu'île, and also in Villeurbanne.
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 La Vieille Canaille (14 rue Saint Jérôme), ☎ 33 4 72 71 47 12. First course, main course and dessert: € 23. A typical French restaurant where the atmosphere is friendly. You will enjoy the wide range of wines, the explanation of the menu and the wine proposals of the waiter. English language / English menu - Terrace in summer.
Average prices
- 2 Art et la Manière, 102 Grande rue de la Guillotière (Metro: Saxe-Gambetta)), ☎ 33 4 37 27 05 83. Lunch from € 16, dinner € 26/33. Small non-tourist restaurant in a non-tourist area. Friendly but professional service, short menu but very creative and high quality cuisine. Good (albeit short) wine list. The best bottles are incredibly low priced, given their "constant markup" policy.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Center, 31 Rue Chevreul, ☎ 33 4 72 72 08 36. 70€.
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