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 Storytelling hour |
30 Boulevard Marius Vivier-Merle Lyon 69003 France +33 4 7862 1800 http://www.bm-lyon.fr/ |
The municipal library in Lyon has a floor reserved solely for very young children. The novels and picture books can be read on the spot or taken into one of the many adjoining reading rooms. But on Wednesdays and Saturdays when the clock strikes three, you can see numerous children rushing for the so-called hour of discovery, a mystery gathering to which adults are not invited. Through games and storytelling sessions, children from 6 to 8 can learn about art and the library's collections. Themes covered include Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and other fables. The library also offers a storytelling hour for 3 to 4 year olds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Events on the Water |
4 Quai Victor Augagneur Lyon 69003 France +33 4 37 40 13 93 http://www.la-plateforme.fr |
La Plateforme can hold 7-700 people in four rooms along its 79 meters, and uses that space (including two stages) to host a line-up of great concerts by artists from around the world (see the website for upcoming shows and an impressive list of past concerts!). Times and ticket prices vary. Professional events and festivals or conferences may also be held on the boat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Studios and themed tours |
28 Boulevard des Belges Lyon 69006 France +33 4 7269 0500 http://www.museum-lyon.org |
The muséum d'Histoire Naturelle runs workshops and themed tours for children of primary school age up to secondary school pupils. The trips are based around the museum's permanent exhibitions - prehistoric times, insects, flora and fauna, Egyptian antiquities and anthropology in the widest sense of the word. They are tailored to each age group. The young ones (4-8 years) might begin with the Prehistoric era, moving on to Egyptian civilisation, and then insects, using stories and games as an introduction. Games to acquaint children with the various collections. 9-10 year olds are introduced to Anthropology and the mysterious world of animals. Workshops offer them the opportunity to make a cast of a fossil and to understand cave art. 11-14 year olds are given guided tours of the museum. The workshops are identical to those offered to 9-10 year olds but they can also travel through time. They will also be able to make their own cave art on a piece of reconstructed cave. 15-17 year olds will be able to travel back to the time of 'Cro Magnon' man and examine fossils and objects in an attempt to look at regional flora and fauna, Aanthropology and Egyptology. The temporary exhibitions are also used for educational workshops (please inquire). Admission costs 10F (EUR 1.52); for the workshop, it costs 20F (EUR 3.04); museum entrance is extra. Prior registration is required. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tennis club |
3 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918 Lyon 69100 France +33 4 7889 4968 http://www.tennisclublyon.com |
This huge tennis club, a short walk away from the Doua university campus, has 25 courts at the disposal of every tennis fan, fifteen of which are outdoor ones. If you're not happy with your level of tennis, then hire a private court change sports. It's possible to play golf, badminton and hockey here as well as tennis and there are also special rates for children, families and students. Review © 2007, Wcities |