LYON

Located in the heart of Europe, half-way between Paris and the Cote d’Azur, and at the foot of the Alps, Lyon’s layout, featuring two rivers and three hills, makes this an unusual city. You can travel to the new Confluence district from the Medieval and Renaissance Vieux-Lyon (Old Lyon) district by boat, climb to the heights of La Croix Rousse to the north or Fourvière in the west and take in the panoramic view of the city with 2000 years of history. Lyon is the ancient capital of Gaul with a rich history of more than 2000 years. There still exists today evidence of its long past, in landmarks such as the Gallo-Roman Amphitheatre and its 15th century cathedral at Saint-Jean. Lyon is listed as part of UNESCO’s World Heritage since 1998, making it Europe’s 2nd-largest Renaissance site after Venice.

Accessibility via Public transportation

  • C1 from Lyon Part Dieu train station - Stop at Cité internationale | Centre de Congrès
  • C2 from Lyon Part Dieu train station - Stop at Cité internationale | Transbordeur
  • C4 from the Jean Macé metro station - Stop at Cité internationale | Centre de Congrès
  • C5 from the Cordeliers  metro station - Stop at Cité internationale | Centre de Congrès
  • C26 from the Grange Blanche metro station - Stop at Cité internationale | Transbordeur
  • Bus 70 from Lyon Part Dieu train station  - Stop at Cité internationale | Transbordeur

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Lyon in Frankrijk: een ideale stad voor een stedentrip