We love this city of France for the beauty of its architecture, for its cultural vitality, but also for the delicious dishes of its gastronomy. So it’s the ideal destination to take a few moments of relaxation or for longer stays. Here are some ways to organize your stay in Lyon!
Lyons, a living city with a historical experience
From your cheap hotel in Lyon, you can move around the city without any difficulty thanks to a very well-developed transport network. It is also possible to rent bicycles or electric scooters throughout the city. Choose a hotel close to the city center, to enjoy it quickly after exploring the city and its wonders all day.
A cultural visit to Lyon
The city has planned everything to make life easier for tourists! She imagined the Lyon City Card, available for a duration of one day or four days. It offers the possibility of visiting the city’s museums and of using public transport. Take advantage of your stay to meet the big names in art, in Beaux-arts museum. And if you like Natural History, go for the Confluence museum.
The heights of Lyon
The advantage of Lyon is that it is surrounded by hills on which you can dominate the entire city and admire incredible viewpoints. start with la Croix Rousse which was punctuated by the comings and goings of expert craftsmen in the silk weaving that made the reputation and wealth of Lyon. Then climb to the basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. It can be climbed on foot for the more adventurous, or via the funicular to avoid getting tired!
Some districts of Lyon not to be missed
Lyon is a big city which conceals districts very rich in heritage. It has also been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the traboules, admire St. John’s Cathedral and stroll along the banks of the river. We also like livelier places like Bellecour, the Part-Dieu or the Brotteaux.
The culinary specialties of Lyon
Lyon offers you a real culinary journey! Its gastronomy is known all over the world and attracts many people who come to delight their palate. In Lyon, we do not laugh with the pleasure of the mouth and the awakening of the taste buds! Taste the pike quenelle, appreciate the cervelle de canut or let yourself be seduced by an andouillette Lyonnaise or a nice plate of charcuterie. To taste the gastronomy of Lyon, book in a typical cap. The menu is oriented towards the specialties of the city and the region with some good drinks!
