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A UNESCO city
Lyon has been shaped by more than 2500 years of history. Each part of the city has a unique identity that reflects the city’s development over the course of its history. Four historical districts were listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1998, covering an area of 500 hectares.Tours of Old Lyon
Nestled between Fourvière Hill and the River Saône, Vieux-Lyon (Old Lyon) has preserved all the charm of its Renaissance-period streets. Step back into a time when Lyon hosted fairs that attracted visitors from all over Europe. The hidden traboules (passageways connecting two streets through a building) and inner courtyards hint at the wealth of their former owners. Around the gothic-style Cathedral of Saint Jean, the district’s lively streets are filled with restaurants and shops.
Tours of the Croix-Rousse
Lyon’s second hill has a long history with silk weaving as the home of the ‘Canuts’ (Lyon’s former silk-workers), who helped make the city a major European centre of textiles. Visitors can explore its many ‘traboules’ (hidden passageways between streets) and stairways, as they discover the nineteenth-century buildings designed to hold weaving looms. Past and present come together, with traditional silk workshop tours and shops run by young independent designers, who keep the spirit of the Canuts alive.
Visits to the peninsula
The heart of Lyon is on the peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, with its shopping streets and luxury boutiques. From Place Bellecour, Europe’s largest pedestrian square, to Place des Terreaux, lined by the City Hall and Museum of Fine Art, the district’s nineteenth-century buildings reflect the lavish lifestyles of Lyon’s bourgeoisie. Its iconic landmarks and fountains are illuminated at night, offering a chance to see Lyon in a different light.
Visit Lyon differently
Still hungry for more? Push the door open a little bit further and see our heritage in a different light as you explore less well-known parts of Lyon, or follow original tours with themes ranging from Lyonnais gastronomy to street art.
UNESCO Sites
Delve deeper and get a fresh take on the city’s UNESCO heritage.
As Low as 219,00€
Food tours
Would you like to combine the pleasures of the taste buds with a cultural visit to Lyon?
As Low as 219,00€
Thematics tours
Prepare to be amazed by offbeat tours and fascinating stories.
As Low as 219,00€
Unmissable in greater Lyon
Stray out of the centre and discover remarkable sites in the metropolitan area.
As Low as 298,00€
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