Fascinating French city with historically interesting Old Town, Lyon is a popular tourism attraction also because of its active cultural and nightlife scene. More than that, it offers fantastic possibilities for shopping, not to mention the diverse architectural sights of Lyon, or the comfortable services offered by this city of hills, rivers, and rich gastronomical heritage.
Sights and activities. Lyon is home to several quite well-known architectural attractions, such as for example the Roman theater and Basilique de Fourviere with nice views available over the city. Lyon is also the home of one of the largest city squares in Europe. Other than that, the city hosts a popular zoo and botanical gardens, and has plenty of opportunities available for shopping in Lyon. The local restaurants in Lyon are quite well known, making Lyon one of the main gastronomical cities of France. Nightlife in Lyon is lively with plenty of places to go, and the city also hosts theatres and opera. There are also some comfortable spas in Lyon, and lovely golf courses around Lyon available.
Lyon, French city with historical and cultural treasures
Located in Central France, Lyon is the second largest city in France with an urban population of over a million inhabitants. With lively tourism around, Lyon is one of the most popular French city destinations. The best known attraction of Lyon is its UNESCO World Heritage -nominated Old Town, offering medieval and renaissance architecture with fascinating secret passages available to explore. Some of the best shopping in Lyon is located in this city part. Other than that, the city has also other popular historical attractions found in the high class museums of Lyon, covering diverse areas from natural history and contemporary art to World War II resistance history. Regular festivals and concerts in Lyon offer further entertainment for culture lovers.Sights and activities. Lyon is home to several quite well-known architectural attractions, such as for example the Roman theater and Basilique de Fourviere with nice views available over the city. Lyon is also the home of one of the largest city squares in Europe. Other than that, the city hosts a popular zoo and botanical gardens, and has plenty of opportunities available for shopping in Lyon. The local restaurants in Lyon are quite well known, making Lyon one of the main gastronomical cities of France. Nightlife in Lyon is lively with plenty of places to go, and the city also hosts theatres and opera. There are also some comfortable spas in Lyon, and lovely golf courses around Lyon available.
Practical information for your trip to Lyon
Located in Central France, Lyon is easily reachable by air with flights to Lyon available from many corners of the globe. Additionally, this French city is easily reached by train and by road from many European countries. Lyon is a big city with efficient means of local transport available for moving around in the city. There is a frequent network of buses, subway, and trams available in Lyon, and biking is also a good way to get around.
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Car rental in Lyon is also available.
The climate in Lyon is continental with cool winters and warm summers. Average monthly high temperatures during the summer months (May-September) are around 20-25°C, while winters (November-March) are faced with 6-12°C temperatures. Overall, weather in Lyon is at its best in spring and summer, but also winter is tolerable.
Tourism facilities in Lyon are generally good, although you might have problems to make the French, who are very proud of their language, use English. However, if you learn a few words of French, you will be serviced with some extra appreciation. If you don't, written tourist information is widely available also in English in the tourist offices and bookshops of Lyon. Hotels in Lyon offer you multiple choices, with also cheap alternatives widely available, and restaurants in Lyon introduce you the rich culinary world of French kitchen. Lyon is a quite safe destination, but you should be aware of pickpockets, which are a common problem especially around the most touristic sights of the city.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Grenoble, Geneva, Meribel
