Villeurbanne is a commune in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in the Rhône department in Lyon, France.
It is situated northeast of Lyon, with which it forms the heart of the second largest metropolitan area in France after Paris.
Villeurbanne name translated from Latin as “urban villa” The city is the center of the machinery and chemical industries. Despite this status, Villeurbanne is full of greenery, there are cozy parks, churches, and the main attraction is the Municipal Theater.
Théâtre de la Cité de Villeurbanne
Nearby in Lyon you can visit the beautiful Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. “The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady and a votive offering of thanksgiving for the graces received through Her: saving the city from war and dangerous epidemics (17th-19th centuries).
Cathedral Notre-Dame de Fourvière
AviaSim Lyon – Simulateurs de vol
A great attraction is an airplane flight simulator – by keeping your right hand on the engines and the other on the controls, the plane will accelerate and you will quickly fly towards the selected city, like a real airline pilot. Once you arrive at your cruise, take a moment to take in the views and enjoy the feeling of free flight, but don’t lose focus as landing approaches…
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Institut d’art contemporain de Villeurbanne (Institut d’art contemporain, Villeurbanne/Rhône-Alpes (IAC))
The Institute of Contemporary Art (IAC) is a contemporary art center located in Villeurbanne. It also hosts the regional contemporary art fund of the Rhône-Alpes region. Permanent collection
Like all FRAC, the Villeurbanne Institute of Contemporary Art holds a collection of contemporary works.
Les Puces du Canal
Flea market in Lyon – Les Puces du Canal. Used items and antiques are sold. Les Puces is all about connection with the outdoors, so head here and let yourself be immersed. If you are a treasure hunter and find unique things, you must come here.
