10 Most Instagrammable Places in Lyon

Maison Du Crible is a remarkable building with an iconic tower that sports an ocher color in a Gothic and Renaissance style. The exterior of the building has an alluring aesthetic with centuries-old stylings covered in growing vines. Its unique coloring is present throughout the exterior, making the whole building and tower work in tandem.

When you visit this building, you'll find yourself at an officially designated historical monument, so it's remarkably well-preserved. You'll find it by the western bank of the Saône north of the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste.

Tour Part-Dieu is a towering skyscraper nicknamed 'The Pencil' by the locals that looks like a giant cylinder with a pyramid point on top. It has 42 floors and reaches a height of 165 meters.

When you visit, you'll find quite a few things to do here. The top floors are part of a hotel – the Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, which makes them easily accessible so you can get plenty of pictures from the top if you like. You'll find this skyscraper in the 3rd arrondissement just steps away from the Auditorium-Orchestre National de Lyon.

La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica built in the 19th century that shows off incredible design and craftsmanship. While the exterior is impressive enough in its own right for a picture, you'll find even more impressive shots inside.

The interior of the basilica utilizes both Romanesque and Byzantine design traditions complete with arched ceilings that are decorated with colorful mosaics. You'll find this basilica just west of Parc des Hauteurs on the west side of Vieux Lyon.

The Célestins, Théâtre de Lyon is a historic theater that offers intimate and stunning live performances within a brilliantly designed building. The exterior alone has much to offer travelers looking for iconic pictures of their trip.

Inside the theater, you'll find an impressive assortment of red and gold colors throughout the stands and across the domed ceiling. See it all for yourself on the east side of the Saône on Place des Célestins with parallel rows of trees that frame the theater perfectly from the end of Rue des Archers.

Place des Jacobins is a prominent square that's part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history and several landmarks within. When you visit, you'll want to check out the white marble fountain in the middle of the square with its intricate engravings.

Around this square, you'll find historic buildings that are often used as homes for the wealthier people of Lyon, so the backdrop to any photo you take here will be stunning. You can see it all for yourself between the Rhône and the Saône north of Place Bellecour.

The Gallo-Roman Museum is home to a wealth of artifacts from the Roman area and extensive opportunities for one-of-a-kind photos. In addition to the numerous artifacts on display within the museum, you can also visit the ruins of the Roman theater.

Among the artifacts, you'll want to take pictures of the stunning and well-preserved mosaics. One is of the Circus Games dating back to the 2nd century. You'll find it all a short distance southwest from La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière and the Fourvière railroad station.

Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, or the Lyon Cathedral, is a massive structure dedicated to St John the Baptist sporting an impressive Gothic design. It was completed in 1480, so you can take a picture of one of the most iconic buildings in the entire city for centuries.

Inside, you'll find an impressive interior as well, but you won't want to miss out on the Lyon Astronomical Clock that dates back to the 14th century. You can find it all near the western bank of the Saône just south of the Musée Cinéma et Miniature and right next to Jardin Archéologique.

Bar Le Florian is a classic and historic bar in the heart of Old Lyon known for its impressive and historical atmosphere. You'll find a subdued ambience here with velvet hangings and plenty of gilding.

Whether you're taking pictures inside or outside, there's something positively quaint about the entire experience that's reminiscent of times past given the older-style designs. You can explore it all yourself in Vieux Lyon on the western banks of the Saône just south of Place du Gouvernement.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is the most popular airport in Lyon and sports impressive designs that are worthy of some pictures. From the sky, the airport looks like a collection of circles and curves, but the photos you can take from the ground offer interesting perspectives as well.

The overhanging arches of the building and their swooping design are enough to impress anyone looking for a nice photo backdrop. You'll find the airport located about 13 miles southeast of Lyon's city centre.

St George's District is remarkably photogenic with plenty of opportunities to capture unforgettable shots you won't be able to replicate elsewhere. Not only will you be able to see much of Lyon's incredible buildings, but the Fourvière Basilica serves as an impressive backdrop.

Whether you find yourself on the sidewalk, on the footbridge or in front of one of the legendary buildings, you'll find incredible angles for photos all over. You'll find this area on the west banks of the Saône by the footbridge of the same name.