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Musée des Confluences: Entry Ticket

Lyon: VR Experience "Horizon of Khufu"

Guided Sightseeing Cruise on the Saône by Les Bateaux Lyonnais

Lyon: VR Experience "Life Chronicles"

ECLIPSO Lyon: Les Derniers Remparts - Carcassonne 1304 VR Experience

Aquarium du Grand Lyon: Entry Ticket

Lyon: "An Evening with the Impressionists, Paris 1874" VR Experience

ECLIPSO Lyon: The Builders' Treasure - In the Footsteps of Egyptian Genius Entry

Lyon City Card

Lyon: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Lunch Cruise on the Saône by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermès II

Dinner Cruise on the Saône by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermès I

Dinner Cruise on the Saône by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermès II

Lunch Cruise On the Saône by Les Bateaux Lyonnais Hermès

Lyon: Guided Bike Tour

Lyon: Sunset Guided Food Tour

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Located south of Lyon, the spectacular structure of the Musée des Confluences is not only the merging point of the Rhône and Saône, but also of art and science. 

Inside, you can immerse your curiosity in the mysteries of human culture and natural science, with exhibitions that encourage dialogue between the disciplines of palaeontology, mineralogy, zoology, ethnography, archaeology, and science and technology. 

Egyptian mummies, a 155 million year old dinosaur skeleton, fossils, and a replica of Sputnik 2 are just some of the wonders you can expect to see inside.

While the interior holds an incredible collection, the building is also a feat of art unto itself. Designed by the firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, the Musée des Confluences’ architecture suggests a place of discovery, wonder, and knowledge sharing dedicated to all audiences.

Visitors can wander through a unique museum that facilitates dialogue between scientific disciplines to provide a more complete view of the world.

Travel back 4,500 years and learn about ancient Egypt through a detailed expedition.

With the Horizon of Khufu, you can visit the largest and oldest pyramid on the Giza plateau: the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Using a virtual reality headset, one can see the pyramid differently, sail on the Nile, attend King Khufu's funeral, and view areas that have not yet been shown to the public.

Get ready for a unique cultural experience full of historical insight.

Feel the breeze in your hair and watch your cares blow away on a one-hour cruise along the famous Saône river. This is one cool cruise the whole family can enjoy.

The Saône has been carrying people through the picturesque French countryside since back in the Bronze Age. Things might have changed scenery-wise, but it's just as peaceful today.

See modern architecture blend with UNESCO-classified buildings, and learn the facts about Lyon from your local guide!

Join an interactive tour through Earth's history, starting 3.5 billion years ago.

With "Life Chronicles," travel through critical stages of the planet's and life's evolution. Wear a virtual reality headset and see ocean depths and tropical forests. Encounter giant millipedes, marine reptiles, and dinosaurs. Walk next to a T. rex.

Take part in an educational and fun activity.

Visit the fortified city of Carcassonne, the largest in Europe, as it was in 1304. Follow a young lord and observe the political and religious turmoil of the city during the Inquisition.

Using virtual reality, walk through bustling streets, see a medieval market, and view the city walls and soldiers in training.

The Aquarium of Lyon is home to tropical species, four kinds of sharks, and fish from the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Keep an eye out for the colorful yellow-masked angelfish, the polka-dotted panther grouper, and prickly porcupinefish. 

The shark pit is the highlight of any visit. You'll have the chance to see Australian baby sharks along with several other shark species. Plus, all the usual aquarium suspects are there too like clownfish, seahorses, and jellyfish.

Step back to the year 1874 and see the night that sparked Impressionism.

With "An Evening with the Impressionists: Paris 1874," visit the Paris of Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas as they debuted their art outside the official Salon. Walk through key sites associated with the Impressionist movement, including the island of La Grenouillère, Le Havre, and Nadar's studio.

Get ready to learn about this significant shift in art history.

Join "The Builders' Treasure," a virtual reality expedition produced by Excurio and presented at ECLIPSO Lyon. The construction of the Great Pyramid is a mystery over 4,500 years old.

Alongside Mona, a young and intrepid Egyptologist, and Bastet, a goddess, go on an adventure that blends science, mythology, and visual poetry.

From the Giza plateau to the shores of the Red Sea, passing through the necropolis of Dahshur, you will observe the builders at work and infiltrate one of their ships in search of clues to try and solve the mystery of the pyramids' construction.

This quest will give you a glimpse into the latest findings and lead you to explore the architectural theories that have emerged from them.

From the quarries of Tourah to the ports of the Red Sea, follow the builders of a visionary civilization who joined forces to achieve monumental feats.

With the Lyon City Card, you can travel around the city with unlimited access to public transport and get direct entry to museums and their temporary exhibitions.

The card also includes access to river cruises, guided walking tours, visits, and activities, along with discounts on leisure activities and shopping across the city.

France’s third-largest city offers a wide range of cultural attractions and things to do. If you’re interested in art, you’ll have access to many of the city’s main galleries and their temporary exhibitions.

Lyon has around 26 museums in total, covering subjects from modern art to film, that are included with the card.

You can also see the city on a guided river cruise, move around easily using public transport, and enjoy discounts on a variety of activities.

If you plan to shop, the card also offers savings in many shops and boutiques around the city.

Visit Lyon with a hop-on-hop-off tour of the city divided by two rivers.

Get insight from a 12-language audio guide on your smartphone as the Lyon City Bus drops you off at various landmarks. Explore 9 stops at your leisure.

Admire the Fourvière district and its Notre-Dame Basilica, and learn about Vieux Lyon and the unique _traboules_ (passageways) that are characteristic of this hidden French city.

Live your best life in Lyon, with a sun-kissed river cruise along the calm waters of the Rhône and the Saône rivers, and soak up the soul of French cuisine on a 2.5-hour gastronomic odyssey.

Float along the banks of this historic city and tuck into a three-course lunch of authentic local dishes, freshly prepared by an expert chef, while your guide provides narration to the local history and sightseeing eye-candy as you go.

Indulge in France's famous cuisine while cruising through one of its most beautiful cities. Watch Lyon light up at night while you wait for three delicious courses to arrive at your table. 

Cruising along the Saône, you'll see the city dazzling as the city skyline sparkles after the sunset. Glance out the window and enjoy a taste of the good life in between courses that have been made to match the season. Audio commentary is available for visitors who want to learn more about Lyon.

France is famous for its cuisine, and while Paris tends to steal the limelight from other cities, you'll understand the diverse beauty of the country after your time in Lyon. Pair sightseeing and fine dining on this evening excursion.

Cruising along the Saône, you'll see the city as it comes to life at night. Watch as light plays on the water in between sips of wine, while your next course arrives. Audio commentary is available for visitors who want to learn more about Lyon.

Take to Lyon's famous waterways and admire the city's architecture from the best seat in town. Aboard the Hermès, you'll be able to relax with a glass of wine or cup of coffee (not included), and watch the world go by while you wait for dinner to arrive. 

With talented chefs on board, the menu always fits the season to make the most of fresh local produce – and the desserts are delectable all year round. If you're trying to fit in some sightseeing, this is how to do it in true French style.

Ride a Dutch-style bike and join a 2.5-hour guided tour through Lyon. Visit historical spots like Hôtel-Dieu, Croix-Rousse, Place des Terreaux, Palais de Justice, Saint-Jean Cathedral, and Place Bellecour.

Explore the modern district of La Confluence. This tour provides insights into Lyon's history and culture while enjoying cycling.

Join the Lyon Sunset Food Tour to see the city from a local's perspective.

Follow a food expert to taste authentic dishes at spots only locals know. Sample local charcuterie and wine, a variety of cheeses, and the traditional pike quenelle. End with a local dessert, the praluline.

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