At Lyon Secret, we’re on the move from Monday to Friday, so you can make the most of your Saturdays and Sundays and show off at the coffee machine in the morning, saying “Well of course, I was there!” Here’s our selection of things to do in and around Lyon this weekend, July 18-20.
Take Lyon’s new public transport system: the Navigône
It’s here! Since Wednesday June 18, we’ve been able to get around Lyon on the Navigône. Open 7 days a week, it operates from 9am to 9pm on weekends. Its route links Vaise to Confluence via the Saône. Good news: the offer is included in TCL season tickets and free for children under 4. A great way to discover our beloved city of Lyon during the summer months.
Support the Euro Féminin
Come and join in the excitement at the Parc de la Cerisaie Fan Zone! Our French women’s team is off to a flying start at the Euro, finishing top of their group! But now, more than ever, they’ll need all our support as they take on Germany in the quarter-finals on Saturday July 19. The Fan Zone awaits you, with the match broadcast on the big screen, of course, but also football-related activities for all ages, stands to mobilize around equal rights, a refreshment bar and more.
📆 Saturday, July 19, 8pm
📍 Parc de la Cerisaie, 25 rue Chazière, Lyon 4
👉 More info here
Go to the 79th edition of Nuits de Fourvière
Another staple of Lyon’s festivals, Nuits Sonores hits (again) hard this year. Fontaines DC, Jean Louis Aubert, The Libertines, Franz Ferdinand, Beth Gibbons… Here’s a taste of what’s in store for the 2025 edition. This weekend, plenty of great things to see, including the Lemon Twigs concert on Saturday.
📆 From June 02 to July 26, 2025
📍 Various sites in Lyon
👉 More info here
Test the new restaurant specializing in raviole
Here’s the new kid on the block. Gratin, the restaurant specializing in raviole, this local specialty, is set to become the canteen of many a Lyonnais. With its original cuisine, good location, shady terrace and very reasonable price, it’s hard to imagine what more we could ask for. Sincerely, it’s good, go for it! Please note that it’s closed on Sundays.
🍴 Dishes + Drink + Coffee: between €20 and €25
⏰ Open every day from 11.30am to 10.30pm except Sunday
📍 198 rue Garibaldi, Lyon 3
Try one of Lyon’s best ice cream parlors
In Lyon, when the heat sets in, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a good ice cream. This refreshing dessert has a way of making summer days a little lighter. So, after giving you the inside scoop on Lyon’s best restaurants and bouchons, we decided to take to the streets in search of the most delicious ice cream flavors! And we’re delighted with what we found! Between timeless classics and original creations, the choice will be difficult! So, are you ready to choose your scoops? We’ve put the addresses here for you!
Visit the “French Favourite Village” 2025
Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye has just been elected “Le Village préféré des Français” on Stéphane Bern’s show on France 2. Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye is quite simply one of those little jewels of French architecture that the whole world envies. Located in the heart of the Isère region, the village has everything you need for a getaway from Lyon. We tell you: go for it!
Hiking in the Lyon area
May is the big comeback month for hiking. Whether you’re looking for an early-morning stroll or a 48-hour ultra trail, the area around Lyon is an almost inexhaustible playground. And yes, in 2025, it’s cool to walk!
Immerse yourself in the world of Van Gogh
This is undoubtedly the must-see cultural event of the spring. After attracting more than 5 million visitors worldwide, this immersive exhibition is finally coming to Lyon for our greatest pleasure. Thanks to 360° panoramic projections, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Van Gogh. A spellbinding experience to be discovered this weekend!
📍 Studio 24 – 24 Rue Emile Decorps, Villeurbanne
📅 Date: from Friday February 21
👉 Admission here
Enjoy a Candlelight concert
We can’t get enough of the magic of Candlelight, which offers a multitude of candlelight concerts in fantastic venues every weekend. Upcoming concerts include music by Ludovico Einaudi, The Beatles, Mozart & Chopin and Jean Jacques Goldman…
📍 Several venues including the Temple du Change, Basilique Saint Bonaventure and Chapelle de la Trinité
📅 Date: several concerts every week
👉 Admission here
Come and discover the new exhibition on “Lyon, the dream city”.
“Lyon, ville rêvée”: an exhibition that promises to be the talk of the town! Through the works of Lyon artists from the 20th century to the present day, rediscover the city in a poetic, engaged or offbeat light. Paintings, visions and interpretations: Lyon proudly reveals itself, between affectionate homage and daydreaming. A little self-satisfied? Maybe… but it’s so good!
📍 Location: Musée Jean Couty, 1 place Henri Barbusse Saint-Rambert, L’île Barbe, Lyon 9
📅 Date: from Friday May 16
🎟️ Price: €6 full price
A visit to the exhibition between rave and reality
The poster sets the tone! Attention all lovers of electro and music in general: “Entre Rave et Réalité” is on show at the Bibliothèque de la Part-Dieu until October. The perfect opportunity to relive the beginnings of techno in Lyon, through a collection of cult objects, archives and period souvenirs. A total immersion in the 90s, when a true cultural revolution was born. A must-see!
Location: Bibliothèque de la Part-Dieu, Lyon 3
Date: until October 31, 2025
👉 More info
A beer with friends
We’re not going to kid ourselves, getting together for a good bubbly on a terrace is often a weekend classic. Whether you’re debriefing the week, talking about the summer vacations or the evening ahead, sharing a beer (with or without alcohol) is always a good idea. But remember, always in moderation.
Unlocking the mysteries of science
Science Experiments will turn you into an outstanding scientist, and for the younger ones, into a real budding scientist. Discover all the mysteries of the universe and test the laws of physics during your visit. This immersive multiscience museum has already won over 250,000 visitors and offers a fun and recreational activity for all ages. Here, you can let off steam, experiment, learn and, above all, have fun!
Science Expériences – 32 rue Thomassin, Lyon 2
Date: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (check for special closing days)
👉 More info