Mini World Lyon
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Why go
- Day turns to night every 20 minutes.
- On some nights, illuminations take inspiration from Lyon’s Fête des Lumières.
Opening hours
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Know before you go
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–19:00; Wednesday–Friday, 11:00–18:00.
With kids
- Challenge children to spot hidden superheroes, cartoon and film characters, TV figures and celebrities among the miniatures.
Tips for your visit
- Buy tickets through Mini World Lyon’s own website.
- For questions before your visit, call +33 4 28 29 09 19.
Don't miss
- Mini LyonExplore the miniature world dedicated to Lyon.
- City, countryside and mountainsCompare the urban, rural and mountain landscapes.
- Japan ManiaDiscover the Japan exhibition introduced in April 2024.
Entrances
- Visitor entrance3 avenue de Bohlen, Vaulx-en-Velin, at the far end of the Carré de Soie shopping centre, between Boulanger and Carrefour.At the far end of the Carré de Soie shopping centre, between Boulanger and Carrefour.
Facilities
- Temporary exhibitions Displays have included Playmobil, Lego and Japan.
- Parking Free parking with 1,800 spaces.
Shorts
History
Director Richard Richarté’s idea began after he built a model house with his daughter. Four years passed between the initial idea and the public opening.
- 2016Mini World Lyon opened in the Carré de Soie leisure complex on 30 June.
- Late 2018The Lyon-themed Mini Lyon extension opened.
How to get there
- 5 minOn footFrom Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie station, walk five minutes through Carré de Soie.
- TramFrom Lyon Part-Dieu, take tram T3 to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie.
- TrainFrom Lyon Perrache, take Metro A to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie.
- BusTake bus C8 or 52 to Carré de Soie, beside the entrance near Boulanger.
- BikeNearby Vélo’v stations include La Soie and rue de la Poudrette.
- 15 minCarFrom downtown Lyon, drive about 15 minutes via the northern ring road.
- 5 minCarFrom the Laurent Bonnevay east ring road, take the La Soie exit; the drive takes about five minutes.
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- Website
- miniworldlyon.com/
- Phone
- +33 4 28 29 09 19
Questions and answers
What inspired Mini World Lyon?
Richard Richarté drew inspiration from Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg and visited a week after finding it online.
Does Mini World Lyon still have a 3D cinema?
No. The cinema was removed to make room for larger exhibitions.
Can I visit the Côte d’Azur world at Mini World Lyon?
The Côte d’Azur-themed miniature world is under construction; no opening date is given.
What is Mini World Lyon’s Japan Mania Festival?
It is an annual festival held since 2025. Its first edition attracted nearly 21,000 visitors; Japan Mania is a separate exhibition introduced in April 2024.
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