LYON, HISTORICAL CITY

2000 years of history

500 hectares classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1998

LYON RENAISSANCE DISTRICT

This Renaissance district, listed by UNESCO, is the largest area of its kind in France. It consists of 3 separate villages: S^t Georges to the South, S^t Paul to the North-East and S^t Jean in the middle.
The area mainly became a town in itself during the 15^th and 16^th centuries.
A tour enables you to see Saint Jean Cathedral, and then the district itself with its narrow streets, inner courtyards and "Traboules".

Capital of silk weaving

Lyon is the capital of silk weaving in France. 30.000 silk weavers used to live in Lyon the 19^th century.
You will discover the “Traboules” (passageways) winding down the hill of the Croix-Rousse where 30.000 silk weavers used to live in the 19^th century.
At the silk printing workshop, printers will demonstrate Lyon’s traditional know how.

Fourvière’s basilica (XIX^th century)

Major building of Lyon heritage
Built between 1872 and 1896, by the architects Pierre Bossan and Sainte-Marie Perrin.
Its style is eclectic: austere outside and richly ornamented inside. Discover the mosaics, stained glass windows and marbles.

Birthplace of cinema with Lumière brothers

City of Lights

200 sites are artistically lit up on the 8^th December during Lyon’s Light Festival

More than 30 museums in the city

Major contemporary architects signatures

Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, Santiago Calatrava...

A true, authentic French city experience!

 

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