Lyon, Focus on the City of Light!

LUGDUNUM TO THE "CONQUEST OF THE EAST" ...

(Lugdunum = old name of the city in the Roman Empire)

Two rivers to locate in time if you go on the side of the Saone (West), you will go deeper into the history of the city and vice versa if you start from the side of the Rhone (ET).

With over 2000 years of history, the capital of Gaul under the Roman Empire, is home to a unique architectural and cultural heritage world heritage of UNESCO and marked by the Gallo-Roman, Renaissance and XIX century in the time of "the city of silk and weaving." Do not miss the must-sees on the history of the city . And since we're nice, we made a small list of must-see historical sites:

- The Lyon Opera

- The Roman Theatre of Fourvière

- The Quartier de la Croix-Rousse and its slopes

- The FourviereBasilica

Over time, the city has "conquered the East" or rather spread on the right bank of the Rhone.This side mark of modernity and urban change in the city. Start with a stroll along the banks along the Rhone are places to relax, then go take a breath of fresh air to the Parc de la Tete d'Or , which is the largest urban park in France. Next, is the International City, a cultural and tourist center offering various leisure (cinemas, casinos, Museum of Contemporary Art, etc.). Finally, you will do well a shopping break? This is great, the district of La Part-Dieu, second business district and home to one of the largest shopping centers in Europe, the Part Dieu shopping center that has nothing to envy to those of Paris , what leave full bags up!

Caution night tour! And yes, Lyon visit both day and night ... At night, the city takes its most beautiful colors to illuminate and make it even more beautiful its buildings. So walk along the river, explore the streets, cross the bridges and admire the magic of lights illuminating Lyon!

WORLD CAPITAL OF GASTRONOMY

(Name from the famous critic Curnonsky)

Lyon has many great leaders who have contributed to the reputation of Lyon cuisine. Of the 1,500 addresses food you will surely taste of the famous specialties of the city. Why not go to a"cap"? You can eat dumplings, rosette and many other wonders in a friendly atmosphere, with accompaniment, a delicious Beaujolais, it does not give you want this?

IN LYON, IT'S PARTY ALL YEAR!

In Lyon, the second student city in France, there is always something ... Do not miss the Fourvière Nights this summer cultural festival and the Sound Nights festival dedicated to electronic music for unique moments. The City of Light you will also impress upon the famous Festival of Lights which takes place each year in December, instant magic guaranteed!