Lyon Trip Overview
Welcome to Lyon, the second largest city in France. The city is situated near the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône. Home to several UNESCO world heritage sites with 2000 years of history. With a big Renaissance-styled old town, Roman ruins, historic industrial districts, and the Place Des Terreaux, the city has a lot to offer. Get ready to experience the best of Lyon, a walk around the city where you’ll see and learn about Renaissance architecture, discover the narrow “traboules” – delightful renaissance passageways – , and hear some interesting facts and stories from your local guide.
You will learn about:
The Roman Senate
Lugdunum
Archbishop of Lyon
Kingdom of the Burgundians
Treaty of Verdun
Kingdom of Arles
Italian influence on Lyon’s architecture
St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
French Revolution
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Lyon, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Welcome to Lyon, the second largest city in France. The city is situated near the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône. Home to several UNESCO world heritage sites with 2000 years of history. With a big Renaissance-styled old town, Roman ruins, historic industrial districts, and the Place Des Terreaux, the city has a lot to offer. Get ready to experience the best of Lyon, a walk around the city where you’ll see and learn about Renaissance architecture, discover the narrow “traboules” – delightful renaissance passageways – , and hear some interesting facts and stories from your local guide.
You will learn about:
The Roman Senate
Lugdunum
Archbishop of Lyon
Kingdom of the Burgundians
Treaty of Verdun
Kingdom of Arles
Italian influence on Lyon’s architecture
St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
French Revolution
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Lyon, Lyon, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
You will see:
Place des Terreaux
Bartholdi Fountain
Rue de la République
Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste
Traboules du Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon
Fourviere Hill
Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
