City Guide – Lyon, France

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Lyon City Tour

This tour begins with a coach trip to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. The well-known pilgrimage church stands on a hill, offering an unforgettable view of the city. After you’ve had a look around on your own and enjoyed a drive along the banks of the Sâone, with views of various sights including the Cathedral of St. John and the Palace of Justice, you will have the opportunity to explore Lyon’s Old Town.

Take a gentle stroll through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the famous Roman theatre and buildings showing the influence of the Italian Renaissance.

Visit of Les Halles du Paul Bocuse with Tasting

Lyon, thanks to its many local specialties, is known for its gastronomy.  In 1859 the first covered market in Lyon ‘Les Halles de Lyon’ was created. Throughout the centuries, the marketplace in Lyon has evolved, been re-built to today’s standards, and gained a reputation for its high-quality gourmet goods. Michelin starred Chef Paul Bocuse, enjoyed shopping for his restaurants in this marketplace and in 2006, lent his name to Les Halles de Lyon, giving the final stamp of approval to the gastronomic excellence of the goods available. We invite you to explore the best producers of Lyon in Les Halles Paul Bocuse. The three-level market is made up of 56 traders – cheese makers, bakers, pastry chefs, delicatessens and wine merchants just to name a few. Follow your guides through this maze of merchants and taste the emblematic products of the world capital of gastronomy: wine, cheese, cooked mixed meats and pastries.

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