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Best Things to Do in Lyon, with kids
Centre Nautique Tony Bertrand is 70% Kids-Friendly
Slides, paddling area and deck games entertain 6-12s and entry is free for under-6; lifeguards are present, but parents must supervise and summer features close in winter, so planning is needed.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Bulle - Restaurant de Fourvière - Guy Lassausaie is 70% Kids-Friendly
Children’s €25 menu, non-smoking terrace and private parking welcome kids, yet no play area, long gourmet pacing and no dedicated staff entertainment may lead to boredom.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Mission Evasion, Escape Game Lyon is 70% Kids-Friendly
Children aged 8 + can join prison-break or mafia rooms, and the game master adapts hints, but 60-min lock-in, dark sets, and lack of play space or stroller parking may tire or frighten younger kids.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Maison de la Danse is 70% Kids-Friendly
Children 5–12 have age-rated matinees and €10 family tickets, but shows demand seated silence and there is no play area, so active kids may tire after an hour.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Halle Tony Garnier is 67% Kids-Friendly
Disney on Ice, film concerts, and music festivals entertain children, and family tariffs exist. However, no play zones or child-sized toilets are listed and late-night noise is intense.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Matmut Stadium is 67% Kids-Friendly
Kids enter many matches free or from €5, join the supervised P’tits LOU corner and splash in the outdoor pool, yet the stadium lists no playrooms or child-size toilets, so plan breaks and ear protection.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Bourse du Travail is 66% Kids-Friendly
Children aged 5-12 are welcome at special matinee musicals and magic shows with 60–90 min runtimes, but no play zone, loud sound and pricey snacks mean parents must plan and bring ear defenders.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Hôtel de Ville de Lyon is 63% Kids-Friendly
Kids can run on the traffic-free square, watch the fountain and bells, and try an app treasure hunt, but French-only interior tours and lack of child toilets or play areas limit appeal.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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La Sucriere is 62% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can enjoy immersive shows like Titanic and pre-booked workshops, but there is no playground and only basic toilets, so expect short, supervised visits.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Opera National de Lyon is 62% Kids-Friendly
Kids 3-12 can join age-8+ backstage tours and free summer concerts, but many shows run 2+ h, sound levels are high, and no change tables or play zone exist.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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