Quality/Quantity - Still going to give them 5 stars even though I read that the giraffes roamed…read morefree...? Like a safari? But sadly, it was just a normal zoo here. I still had a great time in both the gardens and zoo. My pictures will NOT do it justice. If you have the time, I recommend visiting. Ambiance - A huge overall location. 105 Hectares, 8000 Arbres, 7m visitors, etc. Lake, green house, boat, bike, etc. rentals. Service - Self service. Price - FREE!! Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1840.

This park is so beautiful and massive! There's even a free zoo in the middle of it. I saw zebras,…read moregiraffes, flamingos and more! Theres so much space to walk around and plenty of benches available to sit and relax. I was so glad I brought my book with me, because it was the perfect place to sit and read. Such a gorgeous park that I really enjoyed getting to walk around in.

This view is less crowded and more beautiful than that of Fourvière. A must-see in Lyon!read more

From the owner: Un petit jardin à la française Ce jardin est dessiné selon un tracé régulier et constitue l'image…read mored'un petit jardin à la française. Il est relié aux sites des amphithéâtres romains par un chemin boisé.

Visiting Lyon from Texas for World Cup...great French meal, excellent service, laid back patio…read moreseating.

From the owner: Havre de paix Installé dans le cloître de l'ancien couvent qui abrite aujourd'hui le musée des…read moreBeaux-Arts, ce jardin est un havre de tranquillité et de fraîcheur. Plusieurs statues de maîtres lui servent d'ornementation, et notamment 2 sculptures de Rodin.

From the owner: La place du palais Derrière le palais de la Bourse, cette place réaménagée en 1998 est un joli…read morehavre de paix en plein coeur de la ville. L'aménagement végétal est original. Des arbustes ronds sont disposés à la suite les uns des autres et cohabitent avec des haies basses taillées en ligne. La place est à l'ombre la majeure partie de la journée.

The banks of the Rhône have a different vibe than those of the Saône. I enjoyed walking along them…read morejust as much, but failed to see how it looks at night time. I will need to remedy that on a future visit. There are so many spots along the banks to sit back and relax which I made sure to take advantage of. Also perfect for a picnic with friends, a jog, bike riding, and more. The city does a great job at keeping the banks clean and maintaining the public areas. A lot of other cities could learn from how they do it here.

From the owner: La nature au bord de l'eau Le long du Rhône, plusieurs kilomètres de promenades s'offrent aux…read moremarcheurs, aux vélos, aux rollers etc. Des espaces verts qui donnent une nouvelle visibilité de ce quartier et bon nombre de terrasses afin de profiter au mieux de cette nature environnante.