Lyon by the water

Explore Lyon in total tranquillity with a river cruise!

LLes Bateaux Lyonnais offers three discovery cruises to see the city leaving from the centre, on their electric-powered boats: one goes down to the Confluence, while the other goes up the Saône to Île Barbe.

The Vaporetto of Les Yachts de Lyon

If you have an urge to shop, you can go to the Confluence on a Vaporetto with Les Yachts de Lyon, and arrive in style! It links Vaise to the Confluence in four stages. 
If you are partial to early evening drinks, then you will be sure to enjoy an Aperitivos, a summer evening drink on the vaporetto! Unless you're rather enjoying a brunch or a boat trip around the city! 

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les Yachts de Lyon

Enjoy a romantic meal with your sweetheart on a lunch or dinner cruise.

Step aboard the Hermès restaurant boat for a timeless break that combines fine food and a stunning view of the city, during the day or evening.

Looking for romance and activity? Row, row, row (or pedal!) your boat  

Take a rowing boat, electric boat or pedalo out on the lake at l'Embarcadère of Tête d’Or Park! This is an excellent way to spend a pleasant moment on the lake, with your sweetheart or friends, in a green setting surrounded by ducks and swans. You would never believe you’re in the heart of Lyon!

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Carole Fournet

On the Saône, you can hire an electric boat with Cap Confluent or Go Captain (from Rochetaillée-sur-Saône) and set off to explore Lyon as a family or with friends (up to 7 passengers), for one or several hours, or even the whole day…

A taste for sport or even adventure?

Lyon Kayak on the Rhône

Take a canoe trip on the river Rhône and Saône, or try stand-up paddling at the Confluence. Enjoy a unique experience as you skim along the water past the river banks and barges. Life jackets are supplied.
Find out more about Lyon Canoë.

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Those who fancy themselves as sailors can show off their skills on the lake at Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage. Learn various ways to navigate the river, including sailing, canoeing, rowing and windsurfing.
Find out more about water activities at Grand Parc Miribel Jonage.

Do you prefer to take part in water sports as a spectator?

If so, from May to the end of October, the joutes lyonnaises (Lyonnais water jousts) are for you!

And that’s not all, because Lyon hosts several sports events that take place on or in the water over the course of the year:

• The Traversée de Lyon à la nage avec palmes (Swim through Lyon with flippers) in January
• The Pardon des Mariniers (an event held in honour of Lyon’s bargemen) in May
• The 'Entre Rhône et Saône' Water festival from 28 to 30 june 2024
• The Open Swim Stars Lyon on 31 August and 1 September 2024
• Lyon Kayak on 21 and 22 September 2024