Lyon: Apartments and Holiday Homes

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Vieux-Lyon has been France’s first protected area for historic urban districts since 1964. The Basilica of Fourvière overlooks all of Lyon; its interior is richly decorated with mosaics, stained-glass windows, and marble.

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Culture

Gadagne is housed in a Renaissance building classified as a historic monument, with a large courtyard and hanging gardens. The Musée des Confluences stands at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône.

The Roman Theaters of Lugdunum host concerts, festivals, guided tours, and other events. They can be visited year-round and free of charge. The Grand Theater of Lugdunum is described as France’s oldest theater.

The Canut mural extends across a 1,200 m² windowless façade and is described as Europe’s largest painted mural.

Nature

Parc de la Tête d’or covers 105 hectares. The Jardin botanique de Lyon houses plant collections across 8 hectares.

The Rhône riverbanks offer almost 5 kilometers of space for walks and urban leisure activities.

Cuisine

The Bouchon Lyonnais label is intended to guarantee an authentic, high-quality culinary experience in traditional Lyon restaurants. A culinary tour is presented as an opportunity to discover Lyon’s cuisine from one specialty to the next and from one tasting venue to another.

To the higher-level travel overview: Rhône.

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