Lyon is a good destination for many visitors, it's loved fot its food, fashion and culture. In addition, Lyon is very famous for the architectural places with a Renaissance style, its opera house, the museums and monuments and of course is famous for the cuisine, the best of France after Paris.

If you want to know all the splendid attractions of Lyon you may take a walk around the city, don't worry about the water it's very pleasant the most part of year, a simple walk can become a beautiful tour, Lyon's streets are full of architectural splendor.

The Vieux Lyon or Old Lyon is an important industrial and trade center, it dates from the 15th century and the main product is the silk, many silk industries are located here, but is not only a trade center, in Vieux Lyon are located many of the principal architectural attractions of the city, the funicular station and the Vieux Lyon metro are remarkable Roman remains.

Walking across the city allows you to know the different historical era of lyon, from Fourvière Hill and its Roman characteristics to the Gallo-Roman period and Lyon's power.

The Cathédrale St-Jean on rue St-Jean, is one of the most beautiful places in Lyon, you may not forget to visit this Cathedrale, this is the older cathedrale in Lyon, huge and very impressive with beautiful fountains. The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière as many other convents will carry you to the Lyon ancient times.

Lyon is also a modern and cultural city, many Festivals are celebrated through the year, some of them are:

« France's National Day of Music, around June 21. « Foire Internationale de Lyon (Lyon International Fair), takes place in the Parc des Expositions.
« Festival des Voix des Origines, cultural festival, realized in mid May.
« Fourvière Nights or Les Nuits de Fourvière, musical and theatrical performance, mid June to mid September.
« Lyon Reggae Festival, realized in July, also in the Parc des Expositions.
« Lyon Pride, gay pride festival in June

This combination of architecture, culture and excellent food make of Lyon a may visit destination.