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Best Things to Do in Lyon, solo trip
Great Mosque of Lyon is 78% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can wander the prayer hall, photograph the dome, and read in the free IFCM library; wheelchair-level access and short queues make an unhurried 2-hour visit easy.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Plouf Bateau Mousse is 78% Solo-Friendly
Evening happy hours, sociable bar stools, free DJ-night entry, and a lively dance floor create an affordable, low-pressure setting for a solo guest to mingle and enjoy music.
Recommended visit duration: 3–4 hours
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Pont de la Guillotière is 78% Solo-Friendly
The bridge offers free 24-hour pedestrian lanes, photo angles of Rhône skyline, bike path links, and nearby market snacks; solo visitors only need basic street safety after dark.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Trinity Chapel is 77% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can linger over the ornate Baroque façade for free and easily book one seat for concerts; the hushed, contemplative setting suits independent travelers and requires little logistical planning.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Camping de Lyon is 75% Solo-Friendly
The wooded campground has free Wi-Fi, cowork lounge, pool, bike rental and social games, giving solos activities and autonomy, yet it sits outside city center so evening transport is needed.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 days
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Le Petit Salon is 75% Solo-Friendly
A solo adult can enjoy two dance rooms, varied electronic line-ups, free water fountain, and a friendly crowd, but late hours and loud volume may tire some lone travelers.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Bartholdi Fountain is 71% Solo-Friendly
The fountain gives solo visitors free art, good photo angles, guided-tour meeting points and lively people-watching, but scarce shade or seating with backs limits comfort beyond an hour.
Recommended visit duration: 30-60 minutes
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Science Expériences Lyon is 70% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can follow the 75-min guided circuit with a free multilingual audio pod and optional VR, yet the group-focused demos can feel brief and less interactive when you are alone.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Musée de l'illusion LYON is 63% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can explore holograms and puzzles, but many photo-based illusions need a partner or staff help, so parts feel awkward and value for the €19 ticket drops.
Recommended visit duration: 1-1.5 hours
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SENSAS LYON is 39% Solo-Friendly
You must join a team of at least four, so a lone traveler cannot reserve independently and may fail to find an opening, yet the sensory games are enjoyable if a slot exists.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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