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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Parc de la Tête d'Or

Lyon, France

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 38 2026
Parc de la Tête d'Or

A large city park in Lyon with a central lake, wide lawns, tall trees and tree-lined avenues, entered through golden 19th-century gates. Visitors stroll, run the loop, picnic, row on the lake, ride the miniature train and see the zoo and greenhouses.

Highlights

  • Central lake with boats
  • Rose gardens and greenhouses
  • Zoo and African plain

Good to know

  • Free entry to park and zoo
  • Pedal boat and bike hire costly
  • Toilets often dirty, parking hard

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