At the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon bears witness to 2,000 years of history. The former capital of Gaul has preserved a remarkable architectural heritage. As such, the districts of Old Lyon, the Fourvière hill, the Presqu'île and the slopes of the Croix-Rousse are listed as world heritage sites. There are many tourist attractions in this destination. The tramway makes it easy to get around and the public transport by the river gives a cruise atmosphere to your trips, but it is on foot that you will go on a pilgrimage from the Saint-Jean cathedral on the Fourvière hill to the Notre-Dame basilica which dominates the city. You will linger in the Old Lyon in search of its traboules and its Bouchons where you will eat quenelles, cochonnaille, apron of sapper or brains of canuts without way. Other more gastronomic restaurants will delight the most demanding gourmets. There are so many museums and historical monuments to discover that you will have to consult your tourist guide in advance to make your itinerary.
What a pleasure to walk along the quays! You have the choice: traditional version in the city center, contemporary version in the new Confluence district where the modern museum of Confluences proposes remarkable exhibitions. Lyon is also a shopping city with chic boutiques and renowned chocolate makers.