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: Voyagez au cœur d'un monde aux richesses naturelles insoupçonnées !…read moreEn visitant les espaces d'exposition, le jardin des sens et le jardin d'ailleurs, vous prendrez le temps de découvrir comment mieux protéger votre environnement proche.

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.

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.

From the owner: Une importante aire de jeux Ce parc a été acheté par la Ville de Lyon en 1969 aux Blanchisseries…read moreLyonnaises. C'est un agréable parc de quartier avec un bassin et des passages ombragés. A noter la présence d'arbres intéressants comme le noisetier de Byzance, le hêtre à feuilles lacinées et de très beaux platanes.