Nightlife in Lyon

The best way to see the city’s architectural heritage is by night, when over 100 sites are illuminated. Like most international cities, Lyon has a good selection of bars, clubs, cafe-theaters, a casino and many other features. Old Lyon, the banks of the Saône, the Presqu’ile and Croix Rousse are the liveliest districts at night. There is a wide variety of bars or pubs scattered all over the city and it is not always easy to choose between irish, English, Latino, Cuban and the exotic among the range of watering holes available. There are also
traditional Lyonnais bars. Cyber cafes are becoming ever more popular in Lyon and these are generally open quite late. There are many nightclubs in Lyon, catering for all tastes, although smart dress is advised (no jeans or trainers).

Bars can serve alcohol until 0300 and the minimum age for drinking is 18 years. The average price for a draught beer is about Pound Sterling 3 and between Pound Sterling 3 and Pound Sterling 4 for a glass of wine in most bars in Lyon.

information on Lyon’s nightlife is availabale online (website: www.webcity.com). Having accessed the main pages, users then have to search under ‘Lyon’. information in print is found in Lyon Poche, Lyon Debrouille, Lyon Jour et Nuit and Le Petit Paume.