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</p><p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-78075" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67976/gay-lyon-guide-e1513242281962.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /></p><h2>Lyon</h2><p>France's third largest city and the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Lyon is home to half a million people. It lies at the heart of metropolitan area of over 2 million people.</p><p>Founded by order of the senate for Roman refugees, Lyon has been on the cross-roads of European history for many centuries. In 1572 the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre of protestants by catholics took place and many historic buildings were razed during the French Revolution. The Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph here.</p><p>Nowadays, Lyon is known for its cuisine, having been referred to as the gastronomic capital of the world. It is the headquarters of INTERPOL and is centre for banking, software and pharmaceuticals. Tourists are attracted by amazing architecture, impressive street art, great shopping opportunities, many museums and its vibrant gay scene.</p><h2></h2><h2>Gay Rights in France</h2><p>For gay rights in France, please see our <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/essential-guide-to-paris/">Gay Paris City Guide</a> page.</p><h2></h2><h2>Gay Scene</h2><p>Although small in comparison to Paris, Lyon's gay scene is one of the most vibrant in France. Most venues are concentrated in Vieux Lyon. In Lyon you will find <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/lyon-gay-bars/">Gay Bars</a>, <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/lyon-gay-dance-clubs/">Dance Clubs</a>, <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-lyon-cruise-clubs/">Cruise Clubs</a>, <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-lyon-saunas/">Gay Saunas</a> and <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/lyon-massage-spas/">massage service</a> catering for gay clientele.</p><p>Lyon is an incredibly diverse city and every June the city opens its arms and celebrates the immensely popular pride festival. There is also a Queer Film Festival held in March and a gay-themed film festival in nearby Saint-Etienne every November.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Getting to Lyon</h2><p><strong>By plane</strong></p><p>Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is located 25km east of the city centre. It is France's 4th busiest airport and is well connected to destinations in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, North America and France's Overseas Departments.</p><p>The Rhônexpress tram service takes you to directly to the city centre in half an hour. It is an expensive service (€15.90) one way and is fit with wifi and plug sockets. Services run from 5am until midnight. Tickets can be bought in advance online, at ticket machines on the station or from the steward (an extra €4 charge applies).</p><p>A cheaper public transport option is to take bus 1950 to La Verpillière railway station (note there are no bus services on Sunday). This bus service costs €4.70 and from here you can take a train into the city centre for €6.80. With waiting times and transfers this journey should take around an hour.</p><p>There is a taxi rank outside Terminal 1 although it could be easier and more cost-effective to pre-order one. A journey into the city can cost anything in the region of €45 to €70 depending on time of day and final destination. Journey times are around half an hour.</p><p><strong>By train</strong></p><p>Lyon has two main train stations in the city centre. Part-Dieu station is located in the financial district and Perrache is the historical station. Both offer good connections throughout France. Direct international services from Part-Dieu include destinations in Spain, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and the UK via Eurostar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Getting around Lyon</h2><p><strong>On foot</strong></p><p>Although Lyon is a big city, its city centre is easily navigable by foot. It would take about 20 minutes to get from Place des Terreaux to Place Bellecour and metro stops are usually around 10 minutes away from each other. Traffic can dense at major intersections and drivers frequently flout red lights.</p><p><strong>By public transport</strong></p><p>Lyon has an efficient and integrated public transport network run by TCL. Tickets cost €1.80 for an hour's travel across the network of metro trains, buses, trolley busses, trams and funicular lines. Daily passes start at €5.50 and can be purchased from machines at the station (they only accept coins) and shops displaying a TCL sign.</p><p>Metros, trams and the funiculars run from around 5am up until midnight with waiting times in the regions of 2 minutes to 10 minutes depending on the time of day and the line. Some bus lines do not run after 9pm however there is an hourly night bus service on some lines called "Pleine Lune" (full moon).</p><p><strong>By taxi</strong></p><p>Taxis are quite expensive in Lyon and a driver can choose to charge €7 for any journey. Extra charges can apply for luggage, pick ups from the train station or airport and 4th passengers. There are taxi ranks but it may be more time efficient and cost effective to book in advance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Where to Stay in Lyon</h2><p>Hotels in or near the city centre are convenient for exploring the city. For our list of the best hotels in Lyon or gay travelers, please visit our <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-lyon-hotels/">Gay Lyon Hotels</a> page.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Things to See &amp; Do</h2><p><b>Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière -</b> built in the 19th century and a fusion of Byzantine and Romanesque architecture, this church is one of the iconic images of Lyon. Locals joke that the building looks like an upside down elephant.</p><p><b>Musée Gadagne - </b>located in the centre of Lyon, this museum is actually comprised of two museums. The Lyon history museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the varied past of this intriguing city. The museum of world puppets is slightly creepy.</p><p><strong>Passage Thiaffait - </strong>one of Lyon's famous covered walkways in the old silk merchant's quarter. This area is filled with artists' workshops and is a great spot to buy a gift for someone.</p><p><strong>Parc de la Tête d'Or - </strong>large urban park opened in 1857. This is a perfect place to while away sunny afternoon. There is a boating lake, huge greenhouses and a zoo here, which is famous for its "African Plains" collection.</p><p><p id="HEADING" class="heading_name "><strong>Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse - </strong>a fantastic spot to see why Lyon has the reputation of being a gourmet capital. This indoor market has spots where you can sit in for a spot of lunch and wine. You can also take away gastronomical delights to sample at a later date or take on a picnic.</p></p><p><p class="heading_name "><strong>Institut &amp; Musee Lumière - </strong>fascinating museum dedicated to the fathers of cinema housed in a gorgeous art nouveau building. Some of the exhibition is in English but it is recommended to pay €3 for a guide.</p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><h2 class="heading_name ">When to Visit</h2></p><p>Despite its proximity to the Alps, snow is actually uncommon here. Although the summer months are the driest, rain is quite unpredictable here and can appear at anytime. June and September are probably the best months to visit as the weather is usually pleasant and there are less tourists. Winter winds from the Alps can be biting.</p><p>In honour of Lyon's film heritage, the city hosts the Festival Lumière which attracts stars of French and international cinema. There is also the biennial festivals of dance and modern art and December's iconic Festival of Lights. May sees the Nuits Sonores electroinc music festival descend on the city. Pride is held June.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Money</h2><p>France is a Euro area country. Cash dispensers are widely available. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Hotels, banks and some local businesses also operate foreign exchange desks.

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Same-sex couples have been legally able to adopt children since May 2013, when the same-sex marriage law took effect. The first joint adoption by a same-sex couple was announced on 18 October 2013.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

The age of consent in France is 15 for both male-male, female-female, and male-female sex.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

In 2022, France removed the deferral period for gay and bi men donating blood, replacing it with a new policy that applies to all donors, regardless of sexual orientation.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

In July 2019, Minister of Health Agnès Buzyn announced that the deferral period would be reduced to four months of abstinence from 2 April 2020.

Proposed in 2015, the indefinite deferral was replaced by a 1 year deferral in 2016.

In 1983, in response to the HIV epidemic, the Directorate General of Health banned MSMs from donating blood indefinitely. This ban was reiterated in 2009.

Blood donations in France were legal before 1983.

In France, there are no laws restricting to discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Individuals can legally change their gender in France. Sex reassignment surgery is state-funded. Requires court approval and proof.<br />
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According to media reports, in 2010, France became the first country to remove "transsexualism" from their official list of mental illnesses.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

No surgery required since 2018. Missing non binary options on documents.

The National Assembly approved the new law unanimously, voting 142-0 on Tuesday evening.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

Not banned, although a legislation to criminalise conversion therapy is currently progressing.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

The law of 1791 decriminalized homosexual activity, however, it does not recognize homosexuality itself. 

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

France passed comprehensive same-sex marriage legislation in 2013; entitling gay and lesbian people to equal marriage rights in Metropolitan France and all its overseas departments. France was the ninth European country and the thirteenth country in the world to legalise gay marriage.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Non-binary gender is not available. In 2023, the European Court of Human Rights decided in the judgment "Y. v. France" (2023) on the legal recognition of the gender of an intersex person. Specifically, on the case of a person who had been refused by French authorities the possibility to modify their gender marker to reflect the term "neutral" or "intersex". The ECHR rejected that such a decision was in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights, stating that, given the relevance of such a change to the otherwise binary French legal system, it was for the French state itself to reform its legislation beforehand. However, it acknowledged that future developments in Council of Europe member states could change its interpretation.<br />
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A court ruled in August 2015 that an intersex plaintiff who was designated male at birth, could use the term “neutral gender” on personal official documents. This decision was overturned by a French appeals court.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

A court in Tours ruled in favour of an intersex plaintiff who sought to have a third gender option recognised on official identification documents.

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