Lyon, a fascinating French city with a historically famous old quarter, is also a popular tourist attraction thanks to its cultural activity and nightlife. The city offers fantastic opportunities for shopping, visiting architectural monuments, or simply enjoying the city’s landscape with its hills and rivers, not to mention its rich gastronomical heritage, which has made it one of the most visited destinations in France.
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Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Galorromana City
- El Vieux de Lyon Square
- Fourvière Cathedral
- Bellecour Arts Square
- Tete D´or Park
- La Guillotière Terraces
- Mercière Street
General Information
Altitude: 173 masl
Surface Area: 47 km2
Time Zone: UTC +1
Language: French
Currency: Euro
Voltage: 230 V
How to get there
The Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is located 25 km from the downtown area and operates flights to Paris, London, Frankfurt, Berlin and other important European cities. There are also rail connections to Lyons from all over France.
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