Discover Lyon with Lyon Canoë

Imagine discovering the City from its rivers (Saône or Rhône). Paddling gently along in a canoe or kayak while enjoying a unique viewpoint of the city. Île Barbe, the industrial district, Vieux-Lyon, Confluence, the banks of the Rhône...

Discover an unusual aspect of Lyon while enjoying an authentically natural sport, seeing as canoes were first invented by the Native Americans and kayaks by Inuits. Paddling sports are no doubt the activities best suited to discovering a site from the water.

So discover Lyon by canoeing near the Confluence district.
You can paddle at your own pace and for as long as you like, using quality equipment between the Rhône and Saône rivers, available for self-rental (without supervision).

Adapt and vary your outing on the water to your desires and abilities, with trips lasting 1 to 2 hours!

To maximize your enjoyment, wear suitable clothing: sportswear (swimsuits are not required!) and a pair of shoes that don't mind getting wet are required for this activity.
You will be exposed to water in any case, so remember to bring a change of clothes!
In case of strong sunshine, remember to bring sunscreen and a cap/hat!

Departure/Arrival is at this address:
Lyon Canoë Watersports Center, in the heart of Parc des Berges, 4 rue Jonas Salk, 69007, Lyon
Tram T1 stop "Halle Tony Ganier" and Vélo'v station are 100 meters away.

→ Here's an example of a typical 2-hour rental trip:

Boat at the Lyon Canoë Watersports Center, go down the Rhône for a few hundred meters, then up the Saône for a panoramic view of the Musée des Confluences.
Continue towards the Confluence district and its innovative architecture, stopping at the Place Nautique.
Faster riders can go up to Saint Jean Cathedral! The return trip is in the opposite direction, to the watersports center.