Named for a golden statue of Christ that, according to legend, was buried here by Crusaders, the Parc de la Tête d'Or is in the center of Lyon on the left bank of the Rhône River.
This lush and verdant park has a zoo, botanical garden, and rose garden, as well as a lake where families can rent boats to sail around the tranquil waters.
Other highlights for children are the Grand Carrousel, pony rides, paddle-boating at the "Petit Lac" ("Little Lake"), and an old-fashioned choo-choo train.
