Lyon
Lyon — France’s gastronomic capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city, combining Roman ruins, Renaissance architecture, and delicious cuisine.
Must-See Attractions
Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon)
A Renaissance district filled with narrow streets, secret passageways, and authentic bouchon restaurants.
View on Google MapsBasilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
A majestic basilica on a hill overlooking the city — offering one of the best views of Lyon.
View on Google MapsParc de la Tête d'Or
A large city park with a zoo, botanical gardens, and a lake — perfect for relaxing and picnicking.
View on Google MapsLyon Fine Arts Museum
France’s second-largest fine arts museum after the Louvre, with Egyptian antiquities, medieval sculptures, and paintings from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
View on Google MapsTraboules of Vieux Lyon
A network of unique covered passageways connecting courtyards across Lyon’s Renaissance old town — historically used by silk workers and later by the French Resistance during WWII.
View on Google MapsLes Halles Paul Bocuse
Lyon’s magnificent indoor food market, named after legendary chef Paul Bocuse — a temple of French gastronomy with 60 stalls of cheese, charcuterie, fish, wine, and exquisite prepared foods.
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