For one hour, Les Bateaux Lyonnais and Espèces Parmi Lyon offer an immersive experience called Safa’rives de Saône. The concept is simple yet incredibly effective: to take Lyon residents on a guided cruise to discover urban biodiversity. It’s a clever way to mix relaxation, discovery, and raising awareness, while giving the Saône its role as a true natural lungs right in the heart of the city. These riverside strolls will take place on Saturdays, April 11, May 9, and June 13 at 10 a.m.
An urban safari between concrete and nature
Led by biodiversity specialists, participants are invited...
it's à open wide the eyes. Along the water, gray herons, cormorants, and kingfishers can make their appearance, while the luckiest may catch a glimpse of signs of a beaver's passage. It's an almost unreal scene when you realize it's happening right in the heart of Lyon. This urban safari breaks the clichés and shows that wildlife is never too far away, even between two buildings.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Thought out for everyone, this cruise is perfect for families as well as for curious minds seeking meaning. Naturalists share anecdotes, observations, and insights to better understand the challenges of biodiversity in urban settings. It's a fun way to learn to see your environment differently... and perhaps you'll never cross the quays in the same way again.
Rediscovering Lyon in a New Way
What if true luxury today was simply slowing down to observe? With this urban safari on the Saône, Lyon offers an unexpected pause between the city and nature. An experience that reminds us that even in a bustling metropolis, biodiversity always finds its place... as long as you know where to look. Spoiler: it's everywhere, even where you least expect it.