LYON TOURISM INFORMATIONS

Lyon, the second largest city in France, is situated in the Rhône-Alpes region, at the confluence of the Rivers Rhône and Saône. The centre of Lyon lies on the « Presqu’île » (Peninsula) at the junction of the two rivers.

The Lyon region is home of a large range of business sectors and is France's second largest economic region. The city has become an important business centre, attracting large international firms, renowned IT-companies and international institutions such as Interpol.

Lyon, besides being a business metropolis, also offers interesting recreational, cultural and dining opportunities. Whether you are on business travel or on holiday, Lyon has much to offer for a pleasant stay.

Renowned as the gastronomic capital of France and home of internationally famed Grand Chefs, Lyon abounds in delightful restaurants guaranteeing visitors a pleasurable culinary experience. Bordering the Beaujolais wine region, it also offers a perfect starting point for excursions through the vineyards and the Rhone Valley.

Dating back to the Roman times and boasting one of the largest Renaissance quarters in Europe, Lyon reveals a rich history and definitely is worth a visit : a stroll through the Croix Rousse Quarter (the old silk-weavers district), the Old Town (« Vieux Lyon ») and up to the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre of Fourvière will round out your trip to Lyon.

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  LYON ATTRACTIONS

Old Town (« Vieux Lyon »)
The picturesque « Vieux Lyon » quarter, a recognized Unesco World Heritage site, manifests itself through its large collection of Renaissance architecture. It is also home of the Saint-Jean Cathedral, whose facade is famous for its 320 medallions.
www.vieux-lyon.com

Fourviere Hill (« Colline de Fourvière »)
You shouldn’t miss a visit to the beautiful Fourviere Notre-Dame Basilica sitting on top of the Fourviere Hill and offering a spectacular panoramic view of the Old Lyon. To get there you can walk up the hill or take a funicular.
www.lyon-fourviere.com

Gallo-roman Amphitheatre
From the Basilica you can reach within a few minutes the Amphitheatre and the Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization. Here, the Romans once built their capital of Gaul, Lugdunum. Today, this site is also used for cultural events.
www.musee-gallo-romain.com; www.nuitsdefourviere.fr

Tête d’Or Park (« Parc de la Tête d’Or »)
With a surface of 105 hectares, this beautiful park is situated in the centre of Lyon, offering diverse leisure activities, a rose garden, botanic and zoological garden and a cycle-racing track (vélodrôme).
www.parcdelatetedor.net

Peninsula (« Presqu’île »)
On the ‘Presqu’île’, separating the Rhone and Saone rivers, visit the huge « Place Bellecour » which is dominated by a statue of Louis XIV and look out for the many antique shops located around the square.

Croix Rousse
The Croix Rousse quarter was during the Renaissance the centre of Lyon’s famous silk industry. It is situated to the north of the Presqu’île.

  HOTELS IN THE HEART OF LYON

Hotel RESIDENCE LES CARRES PEGASE Les Carrés Pégase residence, situated in the heart of Lyon, proposes you studios and duplexes in a pleasant district close to many shops, bars, restaurants and museums. Les Carrés Pégase is perfectly situated, wi

Hotel CITY SUITES LYON GERLAND The 3 star hotel-residence "City Suites Lyon Gerland" proposes you spacious and functional studios and suites,  totally equipped providing a veritable « home from home ». The"City Suites Lyon Gerlan

Hotel CITY SUITES LYON VAISE Situated on Place Valmy, in the heart of the Vaise district, well served by the metro,  the City Suites Lyon Vaise proposes 54 high standard studios and suites.

Hotel INTER HOTEL DE LA LOIRE The Hotel de la Loire is ideally located between the Saone and Rhone rivers, in the heart of Lyon, only a few minutes from the Lyon-Perrache railway station and the old city centre ("Vieux Lyon"). The hotel proposes you a cheerful