Lyon:
Lyon is a major city in east central France located in the Rhone department. The population of Lyon is estimated at 1.8 million people. The city of Lyon is also a major business centre. The French consider Lyon to be the capital of French gastronomy; Lyon's cuisine owes its finesse to the high quality of the local produce. There are over 1000 restaurants in Lyon along with great chefs that serve as ambassadors of the city and French cuisine.

Guided tours are available in Lyon, the Visitors Bureau offers various packages to help you discover Lyon, you can purchase the Lyon City Card, a weekend pass, or guided tours available for individuals or groups. The Visitors Bureau also provides services for accommodation in the city, providing a central reservation system for hotels.

The city of Lyon's abundant history and heritage can be discovered in four different itineraries that invite you immerse yourself in history. The first part is exploring the Roman District and Fourviere, where you can find the Basilica, built in 1895, the Museum of Gallo Roman Civilization, visit the Theater, the Roman Baths and Saint-Just Church plus a few more interesting sites. The second part will direct you to explore the Renaissance Disctrict where you will find more historical buildings and churches. The third part will direct you to the area of the 12th century to modern times (Presqu'ile). The fourth part of the itinerary will take you to the Silk District.

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