What to do in Lyon in February Chandeleur (the most important day of the year), Valentine’s Day, carnival season and numerous trade fairs… February may be the smallest month on our calendar, but it’s no less busy.
Discover Saint-Bonaventure Basilica in a new light
Saint-Bonaventure Basilica, one of the most beautiful in France, shines with a thousand lights during Luminiscence a 360-degree immersive show that sublimates the Gothic architecture of this heritage jewel thanks to a spectacular video mapping installation and 3D spatialized sound. A poetic sound and light show not to be missed.
Location: Basilique Saint-Bonaventure, 7 Pl. des Cordeliers, 69002 Lyon
Date: multiple dates
🎟️ From €31
Review your science curriculum with your family
Part amusement park, part science museum, Science Expériences takes an entertaining approach to science. Using innovative methods such as virtual reality, video mapping and interactive activities, this tour takes you on a kaleidoscopic journey to the very heart of science. From the farthest reaches of the universe, to the depths of the abyss, via the center of the Earth, one thing’s for sure: you’ll learn while having fun.
Location: Science Expériences, 32 Rue Thomassin, Lyon, 69002
Date: multiple dates
🎟️ From €22
Take to the skies on the Place Bellecour Ferris Wheel
It’s impossible to miss, shining like a lighthouse on the open sea. And with good reason! Towering 50 meters above sea level, the wheel and its 36 cabins offer a breathtaking view of Lyon. A must-see experience for families and friends alike, to immortalize the start of 2025 in style!
📍 Location: Place Bellecour, Lyon 2
📅 Date: until March 2025
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11am to 10pm. Friday and Saturday 11am to 11pm.
🎟️ Price: €9 full price and €6 for 2-10 year-olds
Visit the new “Trop Forts!” exhibition at the Musée des Confluences
But how do they do it? We rarely ask ourselves this question, but some animals live in extreme conditions that humans would be incapable of enduring for a day, or even a single hour. For example, we learn that penguins can withstand temperatures down to -60º, that camels can go for days without eating or drinking, and that llamas can live at altitude with almost no oxygen… An exhibition that also makes us think about climate change and our need to adapt. A must-see for the whole family!
📍 Location: 86 Quai Perrache, Lyon 2
📅 Date: from February 19, 2025
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. Friday and Saturday 11am to 11pm.
🎟️ Price: €12 full price
Skiing less than two hours from home
The 2025 season is in full swing in February! Several resorts around Lyon offer the best skiing conditions, so why not treat yourself to a little session to wash away last night’s raclette? Don’t forget to bend your knees, put your arms forward and, above all, plant your pole!
Spend winter in total relaxation
You’re not at all into weekend skiing, and you’re more into fanning your toes? Why not treat yourself to a session in one of Lyon’s spas or hammans? In winter, our skin is put to the test by the cold, so there’s nothing better than a good treatment to relax. That’s what pampering is all about!
Admire the many frescoes in Lyon this February
Sunny winter days are undoubtedly the most beautiful of the year. Lyon offers a light, especially in January, that’s hard to beat. Let’s take this opportunity to rediscover the city’s treasures, and in particular its many frescoes. From the most famous to the newest and most secret, it’s always worth a look!