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Take the funicular to reach the top of the Fourvière hill.

Once there, visitors can capture the spectacular panoramic views of France’s second major city.

So be sure to visit the basilica.

Located nearby are the old Fourvière roman theatres which you can go and visit for no admission fee.

At the bottom of the hill there is the old Renaissance area of Vieux Lyon, which goes from Saint George’s right up to Saint Paul, so be sure to visit Saint Jean Cathedral while discovering the area.

Make your way through the traboules (silk workers passageways) while you admire the magnificent interior courtyards, wells and spiralling staircases.

Cross the footbridge across the Saône river to reach the Palais de Justice.

Walk around the Presqu’île, from Place Bellecour up to Place Terreaux passing ‘Carré d’Or’ along the way for a luxury shopping venture.

The city’s leading buildings are found throughout the Presqu’île area including Ainay abbey, Hôtel Dieu, Célestins Theatre, Printing museum, Beaux Arts gallery, St Nizier church, Hôtel de Ville and the Opera house amongst others.

If you fancy something to eat there is an endless amount of places to choose from whether it is the Bouchons (small Lyon restaurants), brasseries or at the more prestigious restaurants.

There are restaurants everywhere!

Do you want to go out in the evening?

There are many places to go from typical café-theatres, Guignol theatres (puppet theatre) to more grand evenings at the Opera house, Auditorium, Maison de Danse or the impressive Célestins theatre…

Lyon’s cultural programme is rich and diverse no matter what the season!

After you evening adventures go for a walk and be amazed by Lyon, the city of lights!

Where the city’s night scene is brought to life as 300 historic buildings are illuminated by lights throughout the whole year.