LyonLyon, capital of Rhône-Alpes region, the third largest French city (after Paris and Marseille), is dominated by two hills, Fourvière and la Croix-Rousse, where the Rhône and Saône rivers converge to the south of the historic city centre. What to discover?The Saint-Jean and the Croix-Rousse areas of Lyon, were designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1998. Lyon preserved the ancient sites, witnesses of 2000 years of history. From the Gallo-Roman ruins to the modern buildings, Lyon is a mix of medieval, renaissance, roman and gothic edifices, to our great pleasure. Strolling through the city, you will certainly visit Fourvière, steep hill which dominates west side of the city. It used to be ancient Roman city. On the very top is the famous basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the site of antique theatre. Discover the Old Lyon along the Saône river, where you can see the majority of "traboules" (passages between streets) and "la tour rose". Between the two rivers you will find a sort of peninsula, narrow piece of land, site of famous squares Bellecour and Terraux where you will discover the Museum of Arts. To the north of the peninsula emerges la Croix-Rousse. The easiest way to discover the city is to buy a pass named "Lyon le Grand Tour" so you can freely take a bus at your own pace. Known as a French capital of gastronomy, Lyon will push you in the universe that you probably didn't know yet. You could taste many specialties like "le saucisson à cuire", "la rosette", "le jésus"... Lyon is also famous by its "bouchons", typical restaurants where you can take excellent meals, and not forgetting regional vines, like Côtes du Rhône or Bourgogne. Lyon is, by all mean, unquestionable capital gastronomy. Lyon is also the silk capital. Silk and other textiles lovers will be really served here. The knowledge of doing the silk here is unique. Close by you can discover "The Most Beautiful Villages of France": Pérouges and Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez. |
Where to stay?Hotels Lyon
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