Lyon Travel Guide


Lyon Overview

Lyon is a city in the Rhone-Alpes region and the third-largest city in France. Lyon is a city rich in history, from Roman times to the Resistance. It is also renowned for its gastronomy.
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Things To See in Lyon

Landmark 0.1 miles/0.2 km

Lyon Cathedral (''Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon'') is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lyon, France, the seat of the Archbishop of Lyon. Begun in the... Read more
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in Lyon. Built between 1872 and 1896, its unusual design draws from a variety of architectural influences. It features fine mosaics, superb stained glass, and... Read more
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, France located on a hill immediately west of the old part of the town, rising abruptly from the river Saône and then gently sloping down to the north-west.... Read more

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Destinations Near Lyon

City 2.1 miles/3.4 km


City 2.2 miles/3.5 km

Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon is a town and commune of the Rhône ''département'' and the Rhône-Alpes ''région'' of France. It is a suburb of the city of Lyon, and... Read more
City 2.8 miles/4.5 km


City 2.8 miles/4.5 km


Airports Near Lyon

Medium Airport 13 miles/20.9 km

Saint-Exupéry International Airport , formerly known as Lyon Satolas Airport, is an airport located near Lyon, France. The airport is named after the French... Read more
Medium Airport 36.7 miles/59.1 km

Grenoble-Isère Airport or ''Aéroport de Grenoble-Isère'' , is an airport serving Grenoble which is situated 2.5 km north-northwest of... Read more

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Lyon Info

Population: 463,700
Hotels: 177
Type: City

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