Lyon

Lyon is a city where two rivers two hills and many centuries of history come together to create a setting that feels both grand and intimate. The Saône and the Rhône shape the city’s rhythm with long quays tree lined paths and islands of calm while the old districts rise in layers that reflect Lyon’s role as a crossroads since Roman times. Vieux Lyon displays narrow Renaissance streets warm façades inner courtyards and the steady presence of Fourvière hill crowned by its basilica which watches over the city like a landmark of stone and light. Across the river the Presqu’île stretches between elegant squares broad boulevards and lively shopping streets and the architecture shifts from classical to more modern forms. Lyon is also known for its gastronomic tradition its vibrant cultural scene and its network of traboules that weave hidden passages through historic buildings. The combination of rivers heritage and contemporary energy gives the city a balanced confident and welcoming character.