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The Presqu'ile, Lyon

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#3 of 10 in Neighborhoods in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

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The Presqu'ile epitomizes European luxury shopping. Peruse the boutiques and stop at one of the many cafes that populate “the peninsula”--many are situated in just the right place for people watching. Don’t miss the Rue Mercière, where printers and booksellers gathered in the 15th and 16th centuries to practice their trade. These moneyed avenues weren’t always the home to shopping and coffee sipping. They were once a counterpoint to the church's power in Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon.) Those who didn’t wield power in the Saint Paul quarter, tried their hand here. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to The Presqu'ile and many more Lyon attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Lyon attractions planner.

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Tours to The Presqu'ile

BOOK WITH VIATOR 1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon

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Duration: 1h - 2h

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BOOK WITH VIATOR Exclusive Private Guided Tour through the History of Lyon with a Local

Duration: 2h

Tours from $328 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Gourmet walking tour of Lyon and Les Halles Paul Bocuse covered market

Duration: 3h 30min

Tours from $505 ›

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By Christian M

The stretch of land between the rivers of Rhône and Saône is called Presqu’ile which means ‘almost an island’ - and that’s the truth; almost… From other parts of Lyon you can reach Presqu’ils via...

The stretch of land between the rivers of Rhône and Saône is called Presqu’ile which means ‘almost an island’ - and that’s the truth; almost… From other parts of Lyon you can reach Presqu’ils via... more »
By Terry M

Between the Saone and Rhone Rivers is this large area, covering the likes of the Place des Terreaux and the Place de Bellecour, Europe's largest pedestrian square. Quite apart from the many...

Between the Saone and Rhone Rivers is this large area, covering the likes of the Place des Terreaux and the Place de Bellecour, Europe's largest pedestrian square. Quite apart from the many... more »

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