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Lyon Geography/Overview
The second largest city in France, Lyon is located in the Rh»ne Alpes region. La Sa»ne and le Rh»ne are the two rivers running through its heart. In Lyon you will discover the real French gastronomy and local specialities in a "Bouchon Lyonnais", a famous type of restaurant from Lyon. The city is surrounded by the Beaujolais country in the North, the Monts du Lyonnais in the West, and the plains of the Dombes and Is»re in the East and North.
Lyon History
Formerly called Lugdunum, Lyon is blessed with a rich Gallo Roman history, as it was the capital of the three Gauls during three centuries. This status brought political, economic, military and religious influence to Lyon. The city quickly became one of the most important centres of trade in Europe and began to captivate more and more intellectuals and artists.
Due to its crossroad location and its thriving silk industry, Lyon has attracted textile merchants and bankers from all over Europe during the Renaissance period.
Car Hire Lyon
Hire a car with Auto Reservation Plus and drive through the streets in Lyon, or explore the Beaujolais Villages around the city for wine tasting and beautiful landscapes. Get a cheap rental car for your trips to the near mountains, and enjoy the winter Alpine skiing or various summer out-door activities such as canoeing, mountain biking, riding or hiking. You can also hire a luxury car during your business trip to Lyon. We have a wide range of quality vehicles at affordable prices, so that you can find the appropriate rental car for your stay in Lyon.
Practical information about Lyon
Getting to Lyon
By Air
Lyon-Saint Exupery International Airport (LYS):
Located 25 km (15.5 mi) from Lyon's city centre, Lyon-St Exupery International Airport provides direct service and connections to over 100 domestic and international destinations with over 40 airlines operating regular flights.
By Train
The French TGV is the fastest train in the world. It services major cities throughout France. From Paris to Lyon, it takes only 2 hours. You don't need to get off at the first station, Gare Lyon Part-Dieu. Just continue to Gare Lyon Perrache, where you can begin visiting. Eurostar provides travel between Paris, London and Brussels with stops at Lyon Part Dieu and Lyon-Saint Exupery International Airport. Thalys trains travel between Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Koln with a stop at Lyon Part Dieu.
By Bus
If you prefer taking buses, use Eurolines services. Eurolines offers transportation throughout Europe with a stop in Lyon.
Lyon Tourist Office
You can find the Lyon Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at place Bellecour, in the 2nd district of Lyon. The office is open from Monday to Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sundays and public holidays, from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
Lyon places/events not to be missed
In Lyon you will be able to experience an unusual journey through time and across cultures. With all the things to discover here you will have to go to bed late or get up early. And overall you wouldn't miss the magic hour when La Sa»ne glistens and frescos come alive.
Downtown, the grandiose place Bellecour, with its equestrian statue of Louis XIV, is the hub of smart Lyon, with large apartments and elegant shops. Visit the Basilica of Fourviere and appreciate a great view of the city and its waterways. There you will also find a fine collection of 19th century Byzantine art. Go to La Croix-Rousse to see the historic centre of Lyon's silk industry and have a look at its silk-weavers' workshops.
Finally, enjoy cultural life through biennial arts festivals, national opera, dance, theatres, national orchestra and try to find some "traboules" (narrow secret passages) by hanging around. You should also visit the Mus»e gallo-romain, to get some information about the history of ancient Gaul under the Roman Empire. The Mus»e des Beaux-Arts and the Institut Lumi»re - focusing on the Lumi»re brothers and the invention of cinema - are also worth a visit.
Annual events in Lyon
January: Lyon's Voyage musical d'Hiver (3rd We) - "Winter Trip" chamber music
February: DIY and Inventions Trade Fair , Art Trades Biennial
March-April: Musicades (chamber music festival, Saint-Georges Carnival
May: Sound Nights Festival (electronic music)
June-July: New Generation Cinema (June), Fourvi»re Nights (Festival: varied performances in the antique theatres)
June-September: Tout l'monde dehors - Everyone Outside (free outside summer f»tes), Le Quai des Guinguettes - Open-Air Caf»s/Dance Halls by the River (July)
November-December: Arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday in November), Lyon's Festival of Ancient Music, Light Festival, Christmas Market
December 8 each year is marked by "la F»te des lumi»res" (the Festival of Lights), made to thank the Virgin Mary, who saved the city from a deadly plague in the Middle Ages.
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