Lyon
3rd French city, this European city established at the confluence of two rivers, the Rhône and the Saône, has retained ahuman scale.
Young and dynamic city, it will appeal the greatest number of its multiple architectural assets, cultural and gastronomic(many museums, parks, trendy neighborhoods).
City of art and architecture, the old city district and its historic centre are listed as World Heritage by UNESCO as being the finest Renaissance ensemble of the country. Lyon is also renowned for being a high place of French gastronomy, to discover through the many "bouchons" ( typical and traditional restaurants) that you can find in the city.
- Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière Neo-byzantine style
- Parc de la Tête d’Or (zoo,botanic park, lake and rose garden)
- Museum of Fine Arts housed in St Pierre Palace, former convent
- The Lumière Institute (Museum dedicated to the life and work of the Lumière brothers)
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Currency
Euro
Official language
French
Flight time
1h
Dialing code
+33
Time difference
0H
Local time
Distance
400km
Formalities
Valid ID card
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