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Welcome to Lyon, the second-largest city in France.
Highlights - Learn about
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
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-style 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.