Lyon is France’s 3rd largest city (Paris and Marseille are numbers 1 and 2) and – though Parisians may argue – France’s gastronomic capital. Lyon is known for its markets, cafes, bakeries, bouchons (we might call them bistros), and restaurants.
This fascinating 2000-year-old city is situated at the confluence of the RhĂ´ne and SaĂ´ne rivers in southeastern France, just two hours from Paris by train.
Frequently recognised as the gastronomical capital of France and celebrated for its precious historical sites, Lyon boasts an endless number of cultural gems and attractions.
Lyon’s sights are concentrated in three areas: historic Vieux Lyon (the old town, on the bank of the SaĂ´ne River); the Presqu’Ă®le (the peninsula between the SaĂ´ne and the RhĂ´ne), and Fourvière Hill, with its white Notre-Dame Basilica glimmering above the city.