Rillieux-La-Pape Things to Do

The esplanade on the left side of the Basilica of Fourvière provides one of the best views of the city: the Croix-Rousse and the Terreaux district on your left, the rooves of Saint Jean lower down the hill and on your right the... more

Le Sixteen (formerly known as New Etincelle) is a very popular club that attracts a slightly older age group of 25+. It enjoys a hip and trendy atmosphere and churns out the best in contemporary music. The club is open on Frida... more

Situated between Saint-Jean and Saint-Paul, this Celtic themed pub's prevalent attraction is its Irish and Breton ambiance, which rules, as well as its cheap beer. The regulars enjoy and entertain themselves not only with the b... more

During his reign, Louis 12 decided to fortify Lyon and had a number of forts built around the city one of which was St Jean (middle of 16th century). To give the garrisons easy access a road was built, which is now called "la m... more

Major specialist in modern figurative painting from the 17th-19th century. The gallery exhibits some contemporary work and pieces from Lyonnais and Parisian Art Schools. Certain Lyonnais artists are well represented. more

The Galerie Dettinger-Mayer exhibits raw, primitive art from Africa and the South Sea Islands. Housed here are contemporary artworks from very talented artists. There is also sculpture and a permanent exhibition of artists such... more

This gallery has a selection of beautiful watercolors of the highest quality, and excellent drawings which dates back to the 16th century. On display here are also works by artists and students from the Lyons School. The Galeri... more

The Galerie Michel Estades gallery shows works by contemporary painters, sculptors and glass-makers, from the Provence School (19th and 20th century). On display here are excellent masterpieces which will definitely catch your... more

Olivier Houg is one of those rare galleries to take risks with the artists and the type of work exhibited, while allowing space for both. Contemporary art is shown principally through paintings and sculptures. Located in a perf... more

Galerie Saint-Georges, a venerable institution honours the greatest Lyonnaise painters from the 19th century onwards. It is certainly the best place to discover Lyonnaise paintings. more