Tourist information:
Lyon, France's third largest city by its population, is certainly one of the most livable. This historic city, which was a capital before Paris, is blessed with more than 2000 years of history and a rich and varied heritage. Much of the old city of Lyon is also a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Lyon is very complete city, both historic and modern. It welcomes business travelers and tourists coming for culture, entertainment and leisure. While in Lyon, it is important to walk on the streets of the old town, on the peninsula, on the Fourvière hill or in the Croix-Rousse district, to discover its secrets. For art lovers, it is advisable to spend a day to visit the famous Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon. More museums in Lyon
The city of Lyon is famous for its quality of life, partly perhaps due to its good food : it is Paul Bocuse's city. It is not possible to stay in Lyon without discovering its culinary specialties, apron of sapper, dumplings, Lyonnaise salad, canut brain. The best places to find them being the Bouchons Lyonnais, traditional restaurants in the city. You will accompany these specialties with Beaujolais wines and Cotes du Rhone.
Night life and events in Lyon are also elements that make the good reputation of the city. Bars, nightclubs and student parties abound. Lyon also has many cinemas and two casinos. Many major events punctuate the cultural and artistic life such as Lyon Night Sounds in May, Fourvière Nights in June / July / August, the Feast of Lights in December or the Quais du Polar literary festival in March.
Economic activity in Lyon has always been industrial but this has not prevented the city to keep beautiful green areas. There are over 200 outdoor public spaces in Lyon, designed by leading landscape artists (Buren, Boïgas, Corajoud...) they are places to rest and of well-being. Lyon and visitors can enjoy either the domaine de Lacroix-Laval, Gerland Park, the Hauteurs Park, the Miribel-Jonage Park, the Parilly Park or of course the Parc de la Tete d'Or.
Lyon is a city with many advantages where life is good...
