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Tourism Lyon : Capital of gastronomy
Built in almost 2000 years, Lyon is one of the rare french cities that could keep the traces of its history, making it one of the most famous historical city around the world. The respect of the numerous periods the city travelled allowed it to appear in the UNESCO World Heritage site ranking. But if Lyon attracts now thousands of tourists every year, it is not only due to its rich heritage, but also thanks to its famous gastronomy and its particular know-how.
What to do in Lyon ?
You cannot go to Lyon without visiting its famous historical monuments and make a stroll in the 427 ha ranked in the UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in 1756 by Jacques-Germain Soufflot, the Lyon's Opera takes part of the inevitables places. Formerly called the Grand Theatre, it's only after its rebuilding between 1827 and 1831 that it was given the name of "Opera". Art and Greek mythology enthusiasts will be dazzled discovering the 8 muses settled on the side wall. Ranked as a historical monument in 1905, the Fourvière's Roman Theatres Assocation is divided in four sites : the grand theatre, the Odeon, the Cybèle's sanctuary and the rests of a home-made district.
To discover the whole beauty of Lyon, take advantage of the Lyon City Card, available during the Festival of Lights. Including more than 30 attractions, the Card allows you to visit all the inevitables places of Lyon, and even more. For the night birds, Lyon becomes a totally different city by night. Night clubs, tapas bars, the Lyon's night-life shows how bright is the youth of the city.
Gastronomy in Lyon
The inhabitants of Lyon are famous for the passioned love they give to cooking, and this love allowed the city to become the "gastronomy's capital". There are plenty of specialities from Lyon, which always please from the smallest to the biggest gourmets. The "bouchons", the "mâchons", the "mères", are emblems of this cooking. But if this gastronomy is world-wide known, it's also with the wealth of its soils. The "Rosette", the to-be-cooked sausage, the curlpapers, make part of the city's culinary specialities. Lyon is a One thousand and one taste city that won't stop amaze you.
Accomodation in Lyon
Hosting rooms, hostels, touristic residence, campsites... Lyon is a touristic city well more attractive than what we think. To pass a calm and secure journey, it is recommended to book a room before. To help you having a good time, we selected quality acommodations for you.
Museums and monuments to visit
Musée Miniature et Cinéma
At the heart of Vieux Lyon, the Maison des Avocats, discover the Miniature Museum and Cinema.Three unusual collections await you: the 120 miniature sets, the gallery "1000 miniature objects" ...
Primatiale Saint-Jean
The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Saint Etienne, often called the Cathedral of Saint, is the cathedral of Lyon, which dominates the medieval and renaissance of Old Lyon. The term comes from the ...
Musée des Beaux Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts located in the center of Lyon is a must during a visit to the city.Founded in the sixth century, the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Pierre Ladies home since 1803the Musée ...
Museum of Textiles, strong exceptional collections traces two millennia of the history of textiles.Located in a mansion of the Peninsula, the Museum of Textiles is the worthy heir to the traditionLyon ...
La Maison des Canuts represents the living conservatory of knowledge that constitute the wealth of the Lyon silk.La Maison des Canuts was completely renovated and expanded in October 2009.During a ...
Near Museum of Textiles, the Museum of Decorative Arts is one of the richest museum of decorative arts in France.Discover this place showcase the expertise of textile manufacturers Lyon and its ...
The Notre-Dame de Fourvière, which dominates much of Lyon from the top of the Fourvière hill is topped by a monumental golden virgin. Built in 1896 by Pierre Bossan, the monument pays ...
Le Musée de Gadagne
Located in the heart of Old Lyon Museum Gadagne houses the Historical Museum of Lyon and the International Museum of puppetry. The hotel bears the family name Gadagne owner of the building in the ...
Le Musée de l'imprimerie
The printing museum took place in the city that was one of the capitals of the printing press in the 15th and 16th centuries. The hotel traces the history of the book and graphic techniques. It is ...
Château de La Motte
The castle of La Motte is located in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon, left bank, in the Rhone department. It stands near the junction of ancient roads from the east and south of Lyon, near the border ...
Antoine Brun museum opened its doors in July 2010 and has all wooden models made by Antoine Brun.Born in 1882 in St. Consorce, Antoine Brun son of wealthy farmers had a passion for woodworking. He ...
Guignol Theatre Museum located 15 km west of Lyon is both a museum and a theater, which intersect the public and companies around the collection by Jean-Guy Mourguet, Laurent Mourguet down the creator ...
Tour to explore Lyon
Thème : Sciences and discovery
Départ : Lyon
Voir ce circuit
During a weekend, discover the city of Lyon. Former capital of the Gauls in the Roman Empire, the city occupies a strategic position.
Lyon's neighborhoods
Thème : Walks
Strolling about the different quarters of the city, you find yourself transported into any number of historical eras.
Lyon world heritage
This tour invites you to travel through 2000 years of the city's history starting from the hill of fourvière and old lyon and ending at presqu'île with a view of the croix rousse hill.
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