France's gastronomic capital where bouchon restaurants and two rivers create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
Lyon is France's gastronomic capital — UNESCO has named it the world's food culture capital, and the legendary bouchons restaurants serve authentic Lyonnaise cuisine here. Vieux Lyon is one of Europe's best-preserved Renaissance districts, and the modern Confluence neighbourhood shows how old and new can coexist side by side.
6M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
May–September — sunny and pleasant; December for the Fête des Lumières festival
Top sights & experiences
- 🍽️ Bouchon restaurants
- 🏛️ Vieux Lyon
- ⛪ Fourvière Basilica
- 🏺 Roman ruins
- 🎨 Confluence district
- 💡 Festival of Lights
Perfect for
GastronomyHistoryCultureCity breaks
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