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Lyon

Known as the food capital of France, with Renaissance lanes and two rivers.

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About Lyon

In short

  • Vieux Lyon and its traboules
  • Fourvière basilica
  • Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
  • A traditional bouchon
  • Roman theatres of Fourvière

At a glance

Country
France
Region
Europe
Local time
GMT+2
Time difference
1 hour ahead of London
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
French
Main airport
  • LYSLyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Flight time
About 1.5 hoursFrom London
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October
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Lyon is often called the food capital of France, and eating well is the point of a visit. Try a traditional bouchon for local dishes, and browse the stalls at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, the covered food market named after the chef.

The old town, Vieux Lyon, is one of the largest Renaissance quarters in Europe, with hidden passageways called traboules running between the streets. Above it, the Fourvière basilica and Roman theatres look over the city where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet.

In early December, the Festival of Lights fills the city with illuminations.

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