Christoph's Guidebook
Food scene
Basilico pizza
Good pizza in Meyzieu, order with UberEats.
Large choice of restaurants in one of the most ‘foodie’ streets of Lyon.
179 locals recommend
Rue Mercière
Rue MercièreLarge choice of restaurants in one of the most ‘foodie’ streets of Lyon.
Lots of nice restaurants and bars, diverse choice of food and drinks, just behind Lyon’s great opera house! Spoiled for choice in Lyon’s rich foodie scene!
Rue de l'Arbre-Sec
Rue de l'Arbre SecLots of nice restaurants and bars, diverse choice of food and drinks, just behind Lyon’s great opera house! Spoiled for choice in Lyon’s rich foodie scene!
Culina Hortus
38 Rue de l'Arbre SecThe best vegetarian restaurant in the world! (Reservation required)
Shops Meyzieu
Market
Closest supermarket from our house, in walking distance.
Petit Casino
62 Rue de la RépubliqueOpen every day including Sunday afternoon. In walking distance from our house.
The best supermarket for quality fresh produce in town. Wide choice of everything you might want to eat! The baguette you can buy at the bakery is also very good!
Grand Frais
1 Bd Ambroise ParéThe best supermarket for quality fresh produce in town. Wide choice of everything you might want to eat! The baguette you can buy at the bakery is also very good!
Sightseeing
Go for a stroll and breathe some fresh air at the local lake.
26 locals recommend
Réservoir du Grand-Large
Go for a stroll and breathe some fresh air at the local lake.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
8 Pl. de FourvièreSaint-Jean
Place des Terreaux
Start for several sightseeing tours - reserve on guruwalk!
Sports & Concerts
Lyon Stadium
10 Av. Simone VeilThe Waves Aquatic Center
10D Rue Jean JaurèsEvents
Eurexpo Lyon
Boulevard de l'EuropeTraveler advice
Getting around
Tram T3
It’s easy to get into Lyon and back with the T3 tram from Meyzieu Gare station (10-15 walk from the house or 5 min by car, free parking at the station). Buy your ticket from the vending machine at the station. To get to Eurexpo the days of an exhibition, change at Vaulx-en-Velin, La Soie. Lyon has a good network of public transport incl. Velo’v rental bike stations and a choice of rental scooters.
Getting around
Getting to the airport
The most convenient option to get to the airport is by Uber, they are typically available within 15min, even during the night. The trip to the airport takes approx. 15min. Remember to check your terminal!
Don't miss
Local market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings
The market is held in the town center of Meyzieu and you will find all kinds of fresh produce here…