At the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon bears witness to 2,000 years of history. The former capital of the Gauls has preserved a remarkable architectural heritage. As such, the districts of Vieux Lyon, the Fourvière hill, the Presqu'île and the slopes of the Croix-Rousse are listed as World Heritage sites. The tourist proposals of this destination are very numerous. The tramway makes travelling easier and public transport by the river gives a cruising atmosphere to your trips, but it is on foot that you will go on pilgrimage from the Saint-Jean cathedral on the Fourvière hill to the Notre-Dame basilica which dominates the city. You will linger in Old Lyon in search of its traboules and its Bouchons where you will eat quenelles, cochonnaille, sapper's apron or cervelle de canuts. Other more gastronomic tables will delight the most demanding of gourmets. There are so many museums and historical monuments to discover that you will have to consult your tourist guide in advance to make your itinerary
What a pleasure it is to walk along the docks! You have a choice: traditional version in the city centre, contemporary version in the new Confluence district where the modern Confluence Museum offers remarkable exhibitions. Lyon is also a city of shopping with chic boutiques and renowned chocolate makers.
Lyon, the third largest city in France, is alive all year round and has an incomparable architectural, cultural or religious wealth. No tourist season other than the one caused by school holidays. So you can come whenever you want! However, it is sometimes very hot in summer and very cold in winter. You should also know that magic works particularly during the Festival of Lights, an emblematic Lyon festival that makes the city shine from all sides, from small candles lit on the windowsills of private individuals to the sumptuous illuminations of the city. Pilgrimages are also an opportunity to climb the hill of Fourvière during religious festivities. The Nuits de Fourvière, in June and July, with multidisciplinary performances in ancient theatre, are also another incentive.
The climate is semi-continental with Mediterranean influences with hot and stormy summers, cold and dry winters. In winter, frosts are frequent, snowfalls are possible and the feeling of cold is often reinforced by the breeze. The Mediterranean influence causes strong heat in spring and summer. The average temperature varies from 2.9°C in January to 21.1°C in July. A few days of fog in autumn, winter and spring.
On 07/30/2021 : Cancelled in 2020 because of Covid-19, Festiwine returns in 2021 to celebrate the wines of the AOC Côte d'Auvergne and the IGP Puy-de-Dôme. The ...
In a world where biodiversity is endangered, the Makay massif, in the southwest of Madagascar, offers a veritable sanctuary to many endemic ...
Lyon, the third largest city in France, is alive all year round and has an incomparable architectural, cultural or re...
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The climate is semi-continental with Mediterranean influences with hot and stormy summers, cold and dry winters. In w...
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In a world where biodiversity is endangered, the Makay massif, in the southwest of Madagascar, offers a veritable sanctuary to many endemic species. In the fantastic setting of the Musée des Confluences, discover a world almost unexplored by man and yet threatened by expanding human activities. Enter this monumental work of nature, through an immersive journey -using all 5 senses- that will give you an unforgettable experience. Incredible ...
Comic book festivals are making a comeback. In Lyon, this year's edition will be alternative, innovative and diverse. In the city's key venues, the public will attend exhibitions, meetings and signing sessions. You should also not miss the conferences where you can listen to great authors such as Riad Sattouf, Pénélope Bagieu or Nicolas Pétrimaux. On the youth side, meetings will be held with Zep in the green setting of the Parc de la ...
Autumn is a perfect season for long outdoor walks. You can still enjoy mild temperatures and beautiful sunny days, and what a joy it is to admire the leaves of the trees adorning themselves in their most beautiful colours, on the branches or forming a carpet on the ground that you could contemplate for hours. Everywhere in France there is a place close to home that autumn always manages to sublimate in its own way. A vineyard, a park, a ...
With its relief, its quays and its green parks, Lyon has all the assets to please runners. From morning jogging on the banks of the Rhône to the annual marathon at the beginning of October, it's just one step (or rather, one stride) away! If you want to clear your mind while improving your physical fitness, here are our 10 favourite spots to run in Lyon. Beginner joggers and seasoned athletes, there's something for everyone! For Parisians, ...
