Visit Lyon - home to French Football Federation top-level league, Ligue 1 pro football team - Olympique Lyonnais! Lyon is in the heart of the Rhône Valley, and the city sits between the Rhône River and the River Saône. Lyon is famous for its excellent and varied restaurants, which are situated within the beautiful Gothic and Renaissance buildings of the Old Town. Explore the tiny covered passage or Traboules, relax in one of the parks, or just enjoy the gastronomic delights! Lyon, the third-largest city in France, is located on the Rhone and Soane Rivers, and offers a host of activities for visitors keen to take a city break.
Food lovers will be overwhelmed by the excellent choice of restaurants in the city, with more eateries per square metre than anywhere else on the planet. In addition, Paul Bocuse's restaurant was once awarded four Michelin stars.
Lyon was built on the silk industry and a visit to the Textile Museum is highly recommended. Showcasing the most important periods in textile history and celebrating French traditions such as lacemaking and embroidery, the museum will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in fashion. Another highlight is the Opera National de Lyon, a grand 18th century building with an impressive glass roof which releases a purple glow at night, while the Basilique de Fourviere offers spectacular views of the city. Art lovers are urged to head to the Musee d'Art Contemporain, which is based on works produced on site, directly by the artists and the Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilisation has a fantastic collection of statues, mosaics, ceramics and other archaeological discoveries.
With a lively nightlife and excellent shops, Lyon offers plenty to do for people of all ages and tastes. Lyon is home to silk, Guignol and fine cuisine. Lyon has a fascinating heritage - ancient remains, medieval and Renaissance districts, traboules & museums. The flourishing cultural life includes theatre, dance and opera. Top attractions include Parc archéologique de Fourvière, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Cathédrale St-Jean, Basilique de Fourvière, Halle Tony Garnier. Jardin Rosa Mir, Parc de la Tête d'Or, Place Antonin Poncet, Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation, and Château de Septème.