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Lyon, France’s second city and its gastronomic capital lies at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône. The city boasts a remarkable historical, architectural and cultural heritage first as the capital of the Gauls during the Roman Empire and then as a major economichub during the Renaissance. Lyon was historically an important area for the production and weaving of silk. The city played a significant role in the history of cinema with the invention of the cinematograph by the Lumière brothers. The city is also known for its light festival, the Fête des Lumières, major European cultural events such as The Nuits de Fourvière held at the ancient theaters and the Contemporary Art Biennale. Finally, it is easy to escape the city a short drive north or south leads to the Beaujolais or Côtes du Rhone wine regions.

GETTING TO LYON

BY AIR

The Saint Exupéry airport is just 30 minutes away from the city center thanks to the Rhone Express tramway (runs every 15 minutes). A cheaper alternative is also available using public transportation (bus #47 + tramway T3): TCL Journey Planner

Further information about the Lyon Saint Exupéry airport: www.lyonaeroports.com/en/

BY RAIL

Lyon benefits from two train stations located within the city itself: the Lyon Part-Dieu station located in the Business District and the Perrache station located between the Bellecour main square and the Confluence neighborhood:

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1:50 hour from Geneva / 1:55 hour from Paris

3:50 hours from Brussels / 4:40 hours from London

BY ROAD

Lyon is easily accessible from many major European cities by car :

vecto_voiture_noire 1:30 hour from Geneva / 4:30 hours from Paris or Milan

3:00 hours from Turin / 5:00 hours from Barcelona

Taxis

Taxi Lyonnais: +33 (0)4 78 26 81 81 / www.taxilyonnais.com
Radio Taxi: + 33 (0)4 72 10 86 86 / www.taxilyon.com
Allo Taxi: +33 (0)4 78 28 23 23 / www.allotaxi.fr

Find more info on the Lyon tourism office webpage

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