Lyon

Lyon is the second-largest city in France. It is located at the confluence of rivers about 470 km south of Paris, 320 km north of Marseille, and 56 km northeast of Saint-Étienne. Lyon has been ranked as one of the most attractive cities in France because of its beautiful picturesque settings and scenic natural views. The city is recognized for its cuisine and gastronomy, and historical and architectural landmarks. The majestic Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, situated atop Fourvière hill is a magnificent white church ornamented with mosaics and stained glass.

The unique architecture features a bell tower with a golden statue of the Virgin Mary. The ancient theatre of Fourvière is a monument on the left bank of the Saône River. The theater has a decorated floor, steep seating galleries, and the foundations of a large stage which can have 10,000 spectators at its peak. Lyon is famous for Traboules which are delightful renaissance passageways running beneath buildings in the direction of the Saône River. It was constructed to protect the delicate fabric like silk from inclement weather as it was transported from one spot to another.

To learn more about the city as well as marvel at some of the notable places you can head out on Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Lyon, wine tasting tours, evening food tasting tours, and culinary walking tour with food tasting. The climate of Lyon is a humid subtropical climate as it borders the oceanic climate. The mean winter temperature is 3.2 °C (37.8 °F)  and the mean summer temperature is 22 °C (71.6 °F).