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Lyon, the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region and the second largest economic centre in France, is an appealing destination located just two hours from the ski resorts of the Alps and the seaside resorts of the Mediterranean.
In 1998, Lyon became one of only a few urban centres on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The city's history begins on Fourvière Hill, where vestiges of the original Roman city are still evident. The Romans named Lyon Lugdunum, meaning the 'city of light'. This tradition continues to the present day - every evening throughout the year, more than 100 sites throughout the city are lit up to show the splendour of Lyon's architecture.
The best way to fully appreciate two millennia of Lyon's historical heritage is on foot. The temperate weather lends itself to strolling through the streets absorbing Lyon's distinctive blend of architectural styles. Walking around, the visitor passes through a number of historical eras, from Fourvière Hill and its Roman settlement to evidence of Lyon's power in the Gallo-Roman period. Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon) contains the largest display of Renaissance architecture in France, which dates back to the end of the 15th century, when it became an important and wealthy trade centre famous for its fairs and its silk industry. Strolling around Lyon is the only way for visitors to discover and enjoy the traboules, covered passageways created during the Renaissance, initially as short cuts, although they later became escape routes for the French Resistance during WWII.
Lyon is a gourmet's paradise. With the exception of Paris, the city boasts the largest number of Michelin-starred restaurants and famous chefs in the whole of France. Gastronomic heavyweight Paul Bocuse runs restaurants here, but visitors can also sample the simple delights of a bouchon, a small, neighbourhood restaurant specialising in local delicacies.
Sightseeing :
- The Roman Theatres and Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon)
- The Fourvière Basilica and the Croix- Rousse canut (silk-weavers) quarter
- Fine Arts Museum, Cinéma-Lumière Museum, Fabric Museum, Gallo-Roman Civilization Museum
- Shopping: designer fashions, antiques, outdoor markets
- Gastronomy: simple bouchons, famous restaurants
- On the Rhône and the Saône: boat cruises, quaysides, banks and bridges
- Vineyards: Beaujolais, Côte-rôtie, Côtes du Rhône
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