At the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône, Lyon is a town where the economical and cultural life is dynamic. The town has many beautiful places to discover: Old Lyon, the Peninsula, the Red Cross, the Tête d'Or Park, Fourvière. Lyon’s 2000 year old architectural heritage is promoted by UNESCO. Internationally well-known for its cooking, Lyon is the place for Beaujolais and Bourgogne wine, poultry from Bresse, and cheese from Saint-Marcellin.
- The Light Festival
- Eurexpo
- The Fourvière Basilique
- The Gadagne Museum
Metro: line d - exit 'Garibaldi'. La Part Dieu train station: exit Boulevard Vivier Merle. Airport: Lyon Saint Exupery - shuttle or taxi. By car: from Paris (a6), Marseille (a7), follow the direction 'Centre Commercial La Part-Dieu' and then 'rue Garibaldi'. Turn left just before the traffic lights, then take the first right.