Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The French National Railroads produces Le Fiches Horaires (minitimetables),
which are free. A selection is normally kept immediately outside the train inform-
ation office door and inside the office on the left-hand wall. These timetables may
eliminate standing in line to make inquiries.
Train reservations may be made in the train information office at any one of the
operating windows. We did not find the train information staff too adept at English.
Consequently, we recommend submitting your reservation requests in writing.
Rail pass validation is handled at any window in the train information office. Write
the starting and ending dates on a piece of paper, and obtain concurrence from the
attendant before the entry is made on your rail pass.
Lyon's ultramodern Metro (subway) system serves both Gare de Perrache and
Gare Part-Dieu rail stations.
Tourist Information/Hotel Reservations
Lyon Tourist Information (central office): Lyon Convention and Visitors Bureau,
Place Bellecour, BP 2254, 69214 Lyon cedex 02 (two Metro stops from Gare de
Perrache); Tel: 04 72 77 69 69; Fax: 04 78 42 04 32; Reservations Desk: 04 72 77
72 50; www.lyon-france.com .
Hours: 0900-1800, 7 days a week.
Hotel reservations for within the city of Lyon may be made at the tourist information
office Reservations Desk.
Getting Around in Lyon
Lyon has an ultramodern Metro (subway) system. One of its main terminals is in
Gare de Perrache; there's another in the rail terminal at Part-Dieu. Trains run every
3 to 10 minutes from 0500 to 2400 daily. A single-ride ticket costs €2.80; a book of
10 tickets, €14.00; 1-day tourist ticket, €5.20.
The best way to discover Lyon is with the tourist office's “LyonCityCard.” Valid
for one, two, or three days (at €21, €31, and €41; reduced rates for those younger
than age 18), this card covers city transport on buses, metro, and trams as well as
entrance to museums, guided tours, and river cruises. You can even save 10 per-
cent on shopping (excluding some promotional items) at Galeries Lafayette Part-
Dieu.
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