Considered as the second gay city in France, Lyon is full of good addresses for the gay and lesbian community. From restaurants to LGBT events, here's our selection.
Located on the banks of the Rhone is Saône, Lyon is a must-see tourist city. The third largest city in France enjoys an almost Mediterranean climate in the summer. It is renowned for being particularly warm and welcoming. With great historical wealth, the former capital of Gauls has developed a flourishing tourist activity. Many unusual neighbourhoods and places bear witness to its rich past: remains dating from Antiquity, the historic centre of Old Lyon, the Silk Museum... Lyon is also a vibrant city that brings together many sporting, cultural and artistic events. The LGBT community is very welcome, Lyon is also considered the second gay city in France!
Do you want to know the best gay addresses in Lyon? Follow the guide, we let you discover the best places not to be missed for the gay and lesbian community.
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The must-sees of Lyon
Lyon is a multifaceted city full of amazing places. On the edge of the Saône is one of the oldest parts of the city: the old-Lyon. It is shaped by its medieval and Renaissance origins, including the famous Saint John district and its picturesque traboules. The Fourvière Hill is set in the West with the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and its impressive neo-byzantine architecture at its summit.
Through the Saône, you will discover the Presqu’Ile and its streets punctuated by numerous restaurants specializing in Lyon cuisine. Further north, the Croix-Rousse Hill is a former historic workers’ quarter of the silky industry. You can visit the Maison des Canuts, a museum dedicated to silk work over the past centuries.
Are you lovers of modern and contemporary art? Take a tour of the Confluence Museum, south of the Presqu’ Island.
Activities
Would you like to know what to do on Lyon? It's for all tastes. If you are lovers of outdoor sports, we recommend you to discover the city by bike. Several services, like Wheel-Free by Cycletic , offer bike rental on one or more days. Renting electric bikes can also be an original way to visit Lyon and its unusual neighborhoods, without getting tired.
Do you want to see the capital of Gauls differently by sailing on the Rhone and Saône? Cap Confluence allows tourists to rent boats with or without a permit to enjoy a river ride and to discover Lyon from another angle. The city also has several commercial complexes, including the Part-Dieu shopping centre with its multiple shops spread over several levels.
Les quartier gays de Lyon
Lyon owns its own gay neighborhoods with many places to meet and celebrate. The most famous is on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, in the entire area between the Croix-Paquet garden and the Cordeliers square in the south. This is where, around the Place des Terreaux, most of Lyon’s gay addresses are concentrated.
You wish house in a district of Lyon who is daytime and nighttime? You're in the right place. The Grand Hôtel des Terreaux or the many rented accommodations Misterb are perfect for sleeping on site. Nearby you can discover many restaurants, bars, but also clubs and saunas.
Other gay-friendly venues are located in the Croix-Rousse district. You can also find some nice addresses in Old London, especially in the Saint-Jean district.
Gay restaurants addresses
- Not far from the Croix-Paquet garden, you can taste delicious small dishes and tapas at White Rabbit Terrier. This cozy tavern with a shifty style welcomes you in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
- Close by, René Leynaud Street, you can eat southern specialities with Demoiselles de Rochefort. This gay-friendly restaurant features a festive decoration with many paintings.
- In the Boys is also one of the most important restaurants and LGBT addresses in Lyon. It is a true Lyon cap, located near the east bank of the Rhone. The guests welcome you warmly and offer dishes typical of local cuisine.
- Another address not to be missed: the Mouth in Oreille, on the peninsula, with its decoration reminiscent of Guignols scenes. You can eat local traditional dishes like the authentic Lyon quenelles, a delight!
Gay bar addresses
Most of Lyon's gay bars are on the slopes of Croix-Rousse, in the streets animated by Lyon's youth. This is where the It Pub Bar , renowned for its exceptional musical atmosphere. It is an ideal place to make beautiful meetings. The bosses are of great kindness and offer you delicious cocktails. For girls, the lesbian bar L bar located rue du Garet is a good address. The boss and the barmaids make you very comfortable with an exciting musical atmosphere and excellent drinks.
If you're looking for cruising, The Trou is the appropriate place. This libertin club is a reference for the gay community of Lyon. The Trou has many backrooms and offers warmer theme atmospheres than others: “all naked” evenings, fog with frontal lamps, fist...
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Gay nightclub addresses
Want to make pleasant gay encounters on a dance floor? Here are two of the best LGBT nightclubs in Lyon. The United Café , near the fishing dock, is a gay and lesbian club very popular with the Lyon agglomeration. You can dance on current or retro music, in a setting made of stone vaults. It is a must-see place to spend a good evening with friends, but also to dive and meet.
For warmer evenings, go for a ride in 1st basement , close to the Place des Terreaux, in the gay district of Lyon. This sex club is a very good place of dredging and it is ideal for making gay cruising. The hotel contains a large dancefloor room, a more intimate space and a dark labyrinth equipped with backrooms.
Gay relaxation places
Lyon is a lively and festive city, but it is also good to relax. What if you're gonna get massaged? Some massage practitioners offer massages for men on Lyon. There is no sexual connotation there, because the massages for men address the entire male population. These practitioners, who know the body of men better, perform different types of massages to make you experience a unique experience of softness, relaxation and serenity.
Are you a fan of saunas? Wake your senses Sun Gay Lyon , near the Place des Terreaux. It offers many opportunities for pleasant meetings in a Bollywoodian setting. Relax in the baths and enjoy the cocooning areas while enjoying each moment. The Double Side , always in the Terreaux district, offers the same concept as the previous sauna, but this time in a clean and colorful atmosphere.
LGBT events in Lyon
You understood it, Lyon is a city that moves. Various events and events take place throughout the year.
The most popular event by the LGBT community is undoubtedly the march of pride or Gay Pride Lyon. As the second largest LGBT march in France, the event attracts more than 15,000 people every year. It takes place on the weekend, mid-June. A festive and extravagance parade awaits you!
For sports enthusiasts, we advise you to turn to the LGBT CARGO sports association. It organizes, one year in two, a major multi-disciplinary sports event that brings together no less than 1,000 people. This festivity, named Tigaly , takes place about four days during the Easter period. Everyone is invited there, an opportunity to change minds and prejudices on difference.
Other addresses
- Outside the city, you can visit the large park Miribel-Jonage. This setting of water and greenery of more than 2200 hectares invites you to stroll and walks. It is possible to practice many sports activities.
- On the north shore, beach La Mama is known to be a naturist beach. A little further north is the beach “gay”, not listed as a naturist beach but famous to be a lively dredged place.
- If you prefer to walk in the shops, Lyon has many shops who should like you. Near the Place des Terreaux, Les Dessous d’Apollon offers a wide choice of quality underwear.
- If you are looking for a sex-shop, the gay district and the Presqu’Île de Lyon are full of shops where you can find your happiness : DogKlub, La Lanterne, César Love Club...
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