This neighborhood is part of the UNESCO World Heritage district of Lyon. Vieux Lyon is the most recommended area for sightseeing in this French city. Also, in the vicinity of this neighborhood you can find the Vieux Lyon – Cathédrale Saint-Jean metro stop, so getting around Lyon is no problem. It is an area that reflects the beauty of Lyon and its historical importance as a center of commerce between the peoples of Europe.įrom Vieux Lyon you can easily walk to the rest of the city.
Vieux Lyon is a colorful and magnificent area, with few hotels but of great quality. The old town of Lyon was built next to the side of a hill where some of the most representative buildings of the city stand, such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Our Lady of Fourvière). Vieux Lyon, in English “Old Lyon” is definitely the area to stay in Lyon if you are looking for a charming neighbourhood and ancient buildings. Vieux Lyon is located west of the Saône River and is characterized by its brightly colored facades and its small shops, boulangeries and local brand boutiques. If you are looking for cheaper options, then the 7th District is probably the best district to stay in Lyon ( see hotels in the 7th District).
The most central area is La Presqu’Ile ( see hotels in La Presqu’Ile). When it comes about the best areas to stay, no doubt the neighborhood of Vieux Lyon is the one with the most charm ( see hotels in Vieux Lyon). A four-star hotel in the city centre can cost around €70 – €90, while a three-star hotel costs around €50. The city of Lyon has an excellent transportation system, in which several metro, funicular, train and bus lines connect almost the entire city.ĭespite it not being Paris, accommodation rates in Lyon are usually quite high. Lyonnais winters are very cold and its summers are warm and humid. Its location in the center-south of France and the fact that it is so close to the high peaks of the Alps, make Lyon a city of diverse climate. Lyon is the true capital of French gastronomy, as well as being a cultural, financial and educational hub at national and European level.
The old Lugdunum can boast several titles that even its great rival, Paris, can not contest. Lyon is located in the center-south of France, very close to the Swiss border and the imposing summits of the Alps, right at the confluence of the meandering Rhone and Saone rivers.
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