LOCATED AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE RHÔNE AND SAÔNE RIVERS, France’s third-largest city is famous for its gourmet cuisine and historic architecture. It also offers one of the nation’s finest art collections outside of the Louvre, the country’s main centre for ballet, a major opera house and concert hall, Roman ruins and several fashionable shopping streets.
TOP THINGS TO SEE & DO
DINE AT A MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT: There are 20 to choose from in Lyon. Expect regional, quality produce — from summer fruits and vegetables to game and fish — served with wines from Beaujolais and the Rhône Valley.
EXPLORE VIEUX LYON: The city’s oldest district is one of Europe’s most extensive Renaissance neighbourhoods. Here, you will find the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets, the Lyon Historical Museum, the International Puppet Museum, countless secret passageways and so much more.
CATHÉDRALE ST-JEAN-BAPTISTE: Built between the late 11th and early 16th centuries, this Roman Catholic church is home to a small but impressive collection of sacred artworks as well as an astronomical clock from the 14th century.
MUSÉE DES BEAUX-ARTS: Showcasing France’s finest collection of sculptures and paintings outside of Paris, highlights include works by Rodin, Monet and Picasso.
GO WINE TASTING: Lyon is nestled in between two of France’s major wine regions — the Rhône Valley and Beaujolais. Booking a wine tasting tour (or two!) is highly recommended.
EXPLORE LYON ON THESE VIKING ITINERARIES
RIVER LYON & PROVENCE — 8 Days | Lyon to Avignon or v.v.
RIVER FRANCE’S FINEST — 15 Days | Paris to Avignon or v.v.
RIVER LYON, PROVENCE & THE RHINELAND — 15 Days | Amsterdam to Avignon or v.v.
EXPLORE ITINERARIES
