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50 unusual things to do at least once in your life in Lyon

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1. Test your senses by immersing yourself in the sensory experience of Sensas

2. Enjoy the panoramic view offered by the Garden of Curiosities

3. Have a Jordanian brunch at Petra Nomad Tea, the only  brunch spot in the city

4. Release some stress by throwing axes like a Canadian lumberjack or a Viking at Lancer de Hâche Lyon 

5. Try to piece together the events of a wild night in the most outrageous escape game in the city Nuit d'Ivresse

6. Spend an afternoon leisurely strolling around town.in the parks of Confluence 7. Hop on your bike without a specific destination to (re)discover the beauty of the Rhône river banks 8. Take the opportunity to recharge and have a nature break at the Botanical Garden in the Tête d'Or park 9. Relax on the riverbanks on a mild evening with a group of friends, a bottle, and some music (and pick up your darn trash!) 10. Pretend you're Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car on stilts at I-Way 11. Explore Lyon's rich history at the Lugdunum Museum 12. Feel like you've been transported to Rome while visiting the Ancient Theatre of Fourvière 13. Taste.The Praluline  from Pralus and become addicted

14. Cherish your stomach by stuffing yourself at the only vegetarian gastronomic restaurant in Lyon, Culina Hortus

15. Admire the sunset from the Palais de Justice bridge (probably the most instagrammable bridge in Lyon)

16. Discover the wine heritage of the region in Beaujolais

17. Take control and start eating healthy (and delicious!) by going to Mowgli

18. Walk down the slopes of Croix-Rousse and get lost in the charm of the neighborhood

19. Visit the old town and stop &Enjoy a few hours at Luminarium

20. Treat yourself to a gourmet burger break at Gonzague while strolling through the 7th arrondissement

21. Strike a pose next to the majestic statue of Louis XIV on Place Bellecour

22. Taste the delicious sweet or savory eclairs at Lyon's first eclair bar: Les Éclaireurs

23. Party on one of the numerous houseboats along the banks of the Rhône

24. Enjoy a truly delicious couscous at r.Restaurant Oh Couscous

25. Finding a gem at the sunday flea market at the Puces du Canal

26. Grabbing a bite to eat in a former convent Napoleonic stable at Téléphones

27. Doing the tour of thrift stores and refreshing your already full wardrobe

28. Embracing the trend of Hawaiian bowls by going to Ohana Poke Bar

29. Sitting on one of the benches at the charming Place des Célestins and taking the opportunity to check out the theater's programming

30. Downing a cold beer at Hopper

31. S.Linger on the docks at sunset to appreciate the sublime reflections on the Saône river. Savor the cocktails offered by the many specialized bars in the city. Take advantage of the free entrances on the first Sunday of the month to tour the city's museums (Fine Arts Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, Gadagne Museums, Henri Malartre Automobile Museum, Museum of Printing and Graphic Communication, and the History Center of Resistance and Deportation). Try the delicious modern cuisine at Morfal. Work a few hours (because sometimes you have to!) in a very pleasant setting at Slake. Test yummy pancakes in Lyon at Yummy Pancakes Presqu'île.Yummy Pancakes, the first pancake bar in Lyon, and going back because it's a great idea. Entering this magnificent futuristic building that is the Museum of Confluences for an unforgettable visit. Indulging in your love of wine at one of the 5 addresses with the best wine lists in France. Taking a tour of the legendary Halles Paul Bocuse. In true French fashion, stopping to buy cheese at Mons, Best Craftsman of France in 2000. Broadening your general knowledge by visiting the unique bookstore Le Bal des Ardents. 42. Looking forward to October to experience thrills at the Vogue des Marrons. 43. Taking the tram from one end to the other during rush hour (it can be a unique human experience). 44. Discovering the very original Jardin Rosa Mir in the heart of Croix-Rousse. 45. Organizing a game night with friends at L'Aténium. 46. Strolling through the chic streets of the 6th arrondissement and trying to see the decor of the apartments there. 47. Attention animal lovers! Petting a cat while having tea at the Gentle Cat (where you can even do an escape game amidst the furry friends). 48. Indulging in the temple of vintage and old advertisements.n: direction La Limonade de Marinette

49. Take the car, go for a stroll on the wine roads through the vineyards and stop in the quaint villages of Beaujolais

50. Taste the delicious local beers at Ninkasi Guillotière while enjoying the sun on the terrace overlooking the Rhône