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Lyon's Hidden Instagram Gems: Unveil the Secret Corners

Dive into a visual journey of Lyon, discovering secluded spots and charming nooks far from the tourist trails. Our carefully curated selection features enchanting locations where you can capture the essence of the city's beauty in peace. Each point of interest exudes its own unique character, offering a serene backdrop for photography enthusiasts and social media aficionados aiming to add an authentic touch to their feeds.

Traboules of Vieux Lyon
Traboules of Vieux Lyon

Vieux Lyon, France

Historic secret passages through buildings in old town

Garden of La Bonne Maison
Garden of La Bonne Maison

La Mulatière, France

A hidden oasis garden with a variety of roses

Cour des Voraces
Cour des Voraces

La Croix-Rousse, France

A famous traboule courtyard known for its tall façade

Euronews Headquarters Building
Euronews Headquarters Building

Futuristic building known for its sleek, green facade and role as the heart of European news broadcasting.

Ile Barbe
Ile Barbe

Lyon 9e Arrondissement, France

An enchanting island on the Saône river with ancient ruins

Maison Brunet
Maison Brunet

Croix-Rousse, France

Artistic building facade hidden in the Croix-Rousse slopes

Mur Des Canuts
Mur Des Canuts

Croix-Rousse, France

Large mural depicting life in the silk-weaving community

Passage Thiaffait
Passage Thiaffait

Lyon 1er Arrondissement, France

A voguish hidden passage lined with designer boutiques

Jardin Rosa Mir
Jardin Rosa Mir

Croix-Rousse, France

Secret garden created by a Spanish artisan filled with shells and pebbles

Place Colbert
Place Colbert

Croix-Rousse, France

Quiet square with remarkable views of the city

Tony Garnier Urban Museum
Tony Garnier Urban Museum

Lyon 8e Arrondissement, France

An open-air gallery with wall murals displaying urban visions

Les Berges du Rhône
Les Berges du Rhône

Lyon, France

Serene riverside pathways perfect for a peaceful walk

Parc des Hauteurs
Parc des Hauteurs

Fourvière, France

Scenic park connecting Fourvière hill and Saint-Just

L'Antiquaille Espace Culturel
L'Antiquaille Espace Culturel

Fourvière, France

A cultural venue with remnants of Lugdunum and beautiful gardens

Théâtre gallo-romain de Lyon Fourvière
Théâtre gallo-romain de Lyon Fourvière

Fourvière, France

Ancient Roman theater with occasional open-air performances

La Petite France de Lyon
La Petite France de Lyon

Vieux Lyon, France

Quaint area reminiscent of Alsace with colorful buildings

Aqueducts of Lyon
Aqueducts of Lyon

Fourvière, France

Ancient Roman aqueducts hidden within the city

Villa Gillet
Villa Gillet

Lyon 4e Arrondissement, France

Cultural hub hosting international thinkers and writers

Orange Cube
Orange Cube

Lyon, France

Vibrant, modern building known for its distinctive orange facade and innovative architecture.

Le Jardin des Chartreux
Le Jardin des Chartreux

Croix-Rousse, France

Terraced garden offering stunning views over Lyon

Passerelle Saint-Vincent
Passerelle Saint-Vincent

Lyon 1er Arrondissement, France

A tranquil pedestrian bridge away from busy streets

Rue Saint-Georges
Rue Saint-Georges

Vieux Lyon, France

Charming street known for its well-preserved Renaissance façades.

La Piscine du Rhone
La Piscine du Rhone

Lyon, France

Outdoor swimming complex with unique structures by the river.

Quai Antoine Riboud
Quai Antoine Riboud

Lyon, France

Scenic riverside walkway offering picturesque views of the Saône river and Lyon's cityscape.

Jardin des Curiosités
Jardin des Curiosités

Lyon 5e Arrondissement, France

Little-known garden with intriguing sculptures & a grand vista of the city.

Rue des Fantasques
Rue des Fantasques

Lyon 4e Arrondissement, France

Whimsically named street with unexpected views.

Montée de la Grande Côte
Montée de la Grande Côte

Croix-Rousse, France

Steep historical street bridging two iconic neighborhoods of Lyon.

Jardin archéologique Girard Desargues
Jardin archéologique Girard Desargues

Fourvière, France

Archeological garden amidst ancient ruins of the Roman city Lugdunum.

Le Gros Caillou
Le Gros Caillou

Croix-Rousse, France

Iconic glacial erratic rock offering sweeping views over the city.

Musée des Confluences
Musée des Confluences

Lyon, France

Innovative museum where natural history meets modern architecture, situated at the confluence of Lyon's rivers.

Passage Mermet
Passage Mermet

Lyon, France

Renowned for its vivid street art and iconic blue stairs, this alleyway is a vibrant slice of Lyon's urban culture.

Flower Tree
Flower Tree

Lyon, France

Sculpture in Lyon, France

Traboules of Vieux Lyon Historic secret passages through buildings in old town

Traboules of Vieux Lyon
Traboules of Vieux Lyon Historic secret passages through buildings in old town
Garden of La Bonne Maison A hidden oasis garden with a variety of roses

Garden of La Bonne Maison
Garden of La Bonne Maison A hidden oasis garden with a variety of roses
Cour des Voraces A famous traboule courtyard known for its tall façade

Cour des Voraces
Cour des Voraces A famous traboule courtyard known for its tall façade
Euronews Headquarters Building Futuristic building known for its sleek, green facade and role as the heart of European news broadcasting.

Euronews Headquarters Building
Euronews Headquarters Building Futuristic building known for its sleek, green facade and role as the heart of European news broadcasting.
Ile Barbe An enchanting island on the Saône river with ancient ruins

Ile Barbe
Ile Barbe An enchanting island on the Saône river with ancient ruins
Maison Brunet Artistic building facade hidden in the Croix-Rousse slopes

Maison Brunet
Maison Brunet Artistic building facade hidden in the Croix-Rousse slopes
Mur Des Canuts Large mural depicting life in the silk-weaving community

Mur Des Canuts
Mur Des Canuts Large mural depicting life in the silk-weaving community
Passage Thiaffait A voguish hidden passage lined with designer boutiques

Passage Thiaffait
Passage Thiaffait A voguish hidden passage lined with designer boutiques
Jardin Rosa Mir Secret garden created by a Spanish artisan filled with shells and pebbles

Jardin Rosa Mir
Jardin Rosa Mir Secret garden created by a Spanish artisan filled with shells and pebbles
Place Colbert Quiet square with remarkable views of the city

Place Colbert
Place Colbert Quiet square with remarkable views of the city
Tony Garnier Urban Museum An open-air gallery with wall murals displaying urban visions

Tony Garnier Urban Museum
Tony Garnier Urban Museum An open-air gallery with wall murals displaying urban visions
Les Berges du Rhône Serene riverside pathways perfect for a peaceful walk

Les Berges du Rhône
Les Berges du Rhône Serene riverside pathways perfect for a peaceful walk
Parc des Hauteurs Scenic park connecting Fourvière hill and Saint-Just

Parc des Hauteurs
Parc des Hauteurs Scenic park connecting Fourvière hill and Saint-Just
L'Antiquaille Espace Culturel A cultural venue with remnants of Lugdunum and beautiful gardens

L'Antiquaille Espace Culturel
L'Antiquaille Espace Culturel A cultural venue with remnants of Lugdunum and beautiful gardens
Théâtre gallo-romain de Lyon Fourvière Ancient Roman theater with occasional open-air performances

Théâtre gallo-romain de Lyon Fourvière
Théâtre gallo-romain de Lyon Fourvière Ancient Roman theater with occasional open-air performances
La Petite France de Lyon Quaint area reminiscent of Alsace with colorful buildings

La Petite France de Lyon
La Petite France de Lyon Quaint area reminiscent of Alsace with colorful buildings
Aqueducts of Lyon Ancient Roman aqueducts hidden within the city

Aqueducts of Lyon
Aqueducts of Lyon Ancient Roman aqueducts hidden within the city
Villa Gillet Cultural hub hosting international thinkers and writers

Villa Gillet
Villa Gillet Cultural hub hosting international thinkers and writers
Orange Cube Vibrant, modern building known for its distinctive orange facade and innovative architecture.

Orange Cube
Orange Cube Vibrant, modern building known for its distinctive orange facade and innovative architecture.
Le Jardin des Chartreux Terraced garden offering stunning views over Lyon

Le Jardin des Chartreux
Le Jardin des Chartreux Terraced garden offering stunning views over Lyon
Passerelle Saint-Vincent A tranquil pedestrian bridge away from busy streets

Passerelle Saint-Vincent
Passerelle Saint-Vincent A tranquil pedestrian bridge away from busy streets
Rue Saint-Georges Charming street known for its well-preserved Renaissance façades.

Rue Saint-Georges
Rue Saint-Georges Charming street known for its well-preserved Renaissance façades.
La Piscine du Rhone Outdoor swimming complex with unique structures by the river.

La Piscine du Rhone
La Piscine du Rhone Outdoor swimming complex with unique structures by the river.
Quai Antoine Riboud Scenic riverside walkway offering picturesque views of the Saône river and Lyon's cityscape.

Quai Antoine Riboud
Quai Antoine Riboud Scenic riverside walkway offering picturesque views of the Saône river and Lyon's cityscape.
Jardin des Curiosités Little-known garden with intriguing sculptures & a grand vista of the city.

Jardin des Curiosités
Jardin des Curiosités Little-known garden with intriguing sculptures & a grand vista of the city.
Rue des Fantasques Whimsically named street with unexpected views.

Rue des Fantasques
Rue des Fantasques Whimsically named street with unexpected views.
Montée de la Grande Côte Steep historical street bridging two iconic neighborhoods of Lyon.

Montée de la Grande Côte
Montée de la Grande Côte Steep historical street bridging two iconic neighborhoods of Lyon.
Jardin archéologique Girard Desargues Archeological garden amidst ancient ruins of the Roman city Lugdunum.

Jardin archéologique Girard Desargues
Jardin archéologique Girard Desargues Archeological garden amidst ancient ruins of the Roman city Lugdunum.
Le Gros Caillou Iconic glacial erratic rock offering sweeping views over the city.

Le Gros Caillou
Le Gros Caillou Iconic glacial erratic rock offering sweeping views over the city.
Musée des Confluences Innovative museum where natural history meets modern architecture, situated at the confluence of Lyon's rivers.

Musée des Confluences
Musée des Confluences Innovative museum where natural history meets modern architecture, situated at the confluence of Lyon's rivers.
Passage Mermet Renowned for its vivid street art and iconic blue stairs, this alleyway is a vibrant slice of Lyon's urban culture.

Passage Mermet
Passage Mermet Renowned for its vivid street art and iconic blue stairs, this alleyway is a vibrant slice of Lyon's urban culture.
Flower Tree Sculpture in Lyon, France

Flower Tree
Flower Tree Sculpture in Lyon, France