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Best Things to Do in Lyon, couple trip
lnstitut Lumiere is 81% Couple-Friendly
Couples can share the museum tour, relax together in the 7 000 m² garden, then watch a classic film in the historic Hangar, making the site a culturally rich but calm date venue.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Parc de Parilly is 81% Couple-Friendly
Couples can walk 5 km woodland circuits, lounge together in hammock zones, ride the mini-train or watch horse races, creating varied shared moments for free or low cost in a relaxed setting.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Parc Blandan is 81% Couple-Friendly
Couples can share the scenic belvédère, stroll quiet terraces, lounge in double hammocks, and picnic on lawns; the leafy setting and zero fees create an easy, low-pressure date.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Mur des Canuts is 80% Couple-Friendly
Couples enjoy a photogenic backdrop and unhurried stroll through Croix-Rousse, with optional actor-led tours; visit is short and there is no on-site seating or café.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5-1 hour
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CGR Lyon Brignais Film Center is 80% Couple-Friendly
Reclining ICE Duo seats, late-night shows, and occasional premieres create a date-night vibe; snacks and photo wall add fun, but setting is still a basic multiplex, not uniquely romantic.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Ugc Cine Cite Confluence is 80% Couple-Friendly
Couples can reserve premieres, enjoy the Ciné Café snacks, and end a date with a post-dinner late screening; good seats and tram access make the cinema a relaxed, romantic night spot.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Matmut Stadium is 80% Couple-Friendly
A couple can watch a match, share cocktails at The Ruck Bar and sleep at the on-site four-star hotel; evening metro service and lit plaza make a smooth date night, though atmosphere is sports-heavy.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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UGC Ciné Cité Internationale is 80% Couple-Friendly
Evening blockbusters or cheaper quiet morning shows plus a lounge bar and Bert’s restaurant create an easy date, although the large commercial setting feels less intimate than an arthouse cinema.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Lyon Zoo is 80% Couple-Friendly
Couples can stroll hand-in-hand through animal enclosures and rose garden for free, then rent a pedal boat or mini-train for shared fun. Many shaded spots add privacy but crowds peak on weekends.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Auditorium & National Orchestra of Lyon is 80% Couple-Friendly
Couples get an atmospheric evening with full symphony, pre-show drink in the Atrium bar, and optional architecture tour; the hall’s comfortable seating makes a relaxed date, though timings are fixed.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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