Due to its rich history, the 1st arrondissement is an integral part of the area of the city of Lyon classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998. It has many major historic buildings with remarkable architecture. Located between Place des Terreaux and Place de la Comédie, where it faces the opera house, the Town Hall built in the 17th century in a Baroque style, is one of the most impressive buildings in Lyon and has been a listed historical monument since 1886. Another site not to be missed in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon is the amphitheatre of Les Trois Gaules.The latter is part of the sanctuary dedicated to the worship of Augustus and Rome, built in 19 A.D., which overlooks the city on the hill of La Croix-Rousse. The 1st arrondissement is also known for having some of the most atypical pedestrian crossings in the city as well as the only Baroque church in Lyon, also known for the beauty of its 17th and 18th century paintings.

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When to go to Lyon?

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.

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The climate is semi-continental with Mediterranean influences, with hot and stormy summers and 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 high temperatures 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.

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