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Best Things to Do in Lyon, with kids
Fresque des Lyonnais is 72% Kids-Friendly
Children can play a “find the famous figure” game and learn history via the app, the flat pavement is safe, yet there are no toilets, shade, or play area on site, so plan a brief visit.
Recommended visit duration: 15-30 minutes
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lnstitut Lumiere is 72% Kids-Friendly
Interactive cameras, looping Lumière shorts and a children’s audio guide entertain 7-12s, entry is free under 7, yet there are no playgrounds or loud hands-on zones, so boredom may set in after 2 h.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Mur des Canuts is 71% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can hunt painted cats, use the €3 detective booklet, and tour nearby silk-loom demos; parents must guard them on the busy boulevard and steep steps.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Enigmatic Lyon - Live Escape Game is 71% Kids-Friendly
Children may join non-horror rooms and there is a birthday package, yet an adult must accompany them and some puzzles challenge under-12s, so the venue is good but not flawless for young families.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Ugc Cine Cite Confluence is 71% Kids-Friendly
Kids pay only €6.50 and many dubbed family films screen weekly, yet no play area exists and two-hour sittings demand parental oversight; verify film ratings and seat choices in advance.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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UGC Ciné Cité Internationale is 71% Kids-Friendly
€5 child tickets, plenty of G- and PG-rated movies, wide seats, and calmer morning sessions welcome children, yet there is no play area or staff support if kids tire or become noisy.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Auditorium & National Orchestra of Lyon is 71% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can attend Carnival des animaux shows and hands-on percussion workshops, but seats are fixed, no playground, and concerts longer than 1 h 30 may test attention spans.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Le Radiant is 71% Kids-Friendly
Several shows and brunch-spectacle dates are designed for children 3-12, step-free access lets them move safely, but loud sound and limited play space shorten comfort; plan ear protection.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Comoedia is 71% Kids-Friendly
Regular Little Films Festival, Sunday matinees, and ciné-goûter workshops give children from 3 to 12 engaging age-targeted screenings, though changing tables are not confirmed.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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This place may be temporarily closed. Please check official sources before visiting.
Aquaparc BE FUN Lyon is 71% Kids-Friendly
Children 6-12 may join the supervised inflatables with an adult, playgrounds and sandy beach add variety, yet fees for each child and deep water demand constant parental watch.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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