The picturesque and historical Lyon is a city that offers much to explore, and the same is true of its parks. Green spaces are certainly not lacking in Lyon, whether they be large gardens or smaller city parks, and are perfect oases to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Ideal for having picnics, doing exercise, visiting a zoo, or simply enjoying the surroundings, Lyon’s parks are excellent spots to spend some free time.
The Parc de Gerland, otherwise known as the Parc du Confluent, is another of Lyon‘s wonderful green spaces and runs along the River Rhône. This area is the perfect place to relax, play sports, and enjoy the beautiful flora, as it has a cycle path, a skate park and a botanical garden called ‘Megaphorbiaie’. The Parc de Gerland is also home to one of Europe‘s biggest fog systems. With so much to offer, the Parc de Gerland is a fantastic place to spend the day with family or friends.
The Parc de la Cerisarie historically was part of the property owned by the Gillet family and was designed in 1913 and sold to the city 60 years later. A large house was built in the center of the park, which today is where the Villa Gillet cultural institution is based. Nowadays, the park is a great attraction for locals and visitors of Lyon with its green lawns, playgrounds, exercise areas, a sculpture trail, and even a vineyard.
The Parc des Hauteurs is a city park located on the Fourvière hill in Lyon. This small green area is an oasis in Lyon and links up to the Fourvière Basilica as well as leading along to the banks of the River Saône. This park is in fact the gardens of the rosary in which beautiful flowers and trees grow, including roses and hortensias. Because of its convenient central location, it is considered one of the prime tourist stops in Lyon.
Born to Chilean parents in London, but brought up in Buckinghamshire, Paula has benefitted from a multicultural lifestyle. An inexplicable love for even the most complicated grammar motivated her to study French and Russian at the University of Oxford. She had the opportunity of spending most of her year abroad in Yaroslavl’, Russia, but also of travelling around Belgium and France. Although devoted to world literature, there isn’t a moment where you won’t find Paula either listening to or playing music, whether it is rock, metal, classical, South American folk or Latin. This little addiction however does allow time for Paula to enjoy other passions, including fencing and chain-watching detective TV series.
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