Join us on a journey through the main arrondissements of Lyon. After discovering the city’s main sights and scenes, the rest of the adventure remains entirely up to you. Bon Voyage!

1. Let Lyon Spin
You Right ‘Round

2. Avant, avant,
Lion le melhor!
Translated, this franco-provencal
motto from the medieval times reads
“forward, forward, Lyon is the best!”
Humble isn't it?
Centuries later, the motto may have changed, but panies, like Euronews and Interpol, establishing
the pride among the Lyonnais people remains the themselves in Lyon, the city is well on it’s way
same... with a city like this, who could blame them? to becoming a top European centre for business.
The capital of gastronomy, the birthplace of Fuelled by a strong history of bio-technological
cinema, the home of a century-old silk weav- research, Lyon prides itself on having the world’s
ing tradition. There are many reasons that best doctors and medical research facilities. For
Lyon could be considered 'the best'. Most no- this reason pharmaceutical companies such as
tably, its clever paradox of being old yet mod- Pasteur and Bio Merieux have chosen Lyon as
ern. Uniting UNESCO listed heritage sights their headquarters. Interestingly, some of the
with daring new architectural creations Lyon world’s deadliest diseases (think Ebola, Hendra,
has managed to achieve big city convenience Marburg) are housed in this city’s labs.
whilst maintaining a small town 'human' vibe.
Tourism also plays huge role in the modern
Unlike other cities overpopulated with tourists, economy of Lyon with over six million tourists
you will find that Lyon has all the attractions visiting the city each year, a statistic that is only
and charm without the price tags and crowds. going to grow as the city of Lyon continues to
With a plethora of things to see and do, you will develop.
never find yourself bored in this dynamic, inter-
national, yet quintessentially French metropolis.
DEMOGRAPHIC: GEOGRAPHY: ECONOMY: YOUR GUIDE:
The atmosphere in Lyon is vibrant and youthful. Shadowed in the north by Croix-Rousse, ‘the hill Driven for centuries by the silk industry, the Join us on a journey through the main arron-
Thanks to its world class education opportuni- that works’ and in the west by Fourviere, ‘the economy of Lyon has shifted its focus in recent dissements of Lyon. After discovering the city’s
ties and increasing economic attractiveness, the hill that prays’, Lyon, the former capital of Gaul, times. main sights and scenes, the rest of the adventure
city of Lyon has become one of the biggest cities is now the capital of the Rhone-Alps region. At remains entirely up to you.
in France with a population of 470, 000 in the the bottom of Fourviere lies the heritage listed Said to be one of the most favourable cities in
inner city and over 1, 700, 000 in greater Lyon. city centre of Vieux-Lyon, beyond which the riv- the European Union for company creation and
ers Rhone and Saone converge in the south to investment, Lyon is a place of innovation and
form the Presqu’ile. wealth creation. With many multi-national com-
Bon Voyage!

3. Table of
Contents:
This guide has been broken down into several sec-
tions pertaining to the four distinct geographical ar-
eas. Following this, you will find a series of subsec-
tions to equip you with all the information you will
need to make the most of your time in Lyon.
Fouviere Hill - Known as the hill that prays, this
area still has the remnants of its Roman origins
Dining and Nightlife - Where to eat, what
to eat and of course how to spend your
Vieux-Lyon - The oldest part of town, this evenings, you will find it all in this sec-
UNESCO heritage listed area will take you tion
back in time
Culture - Diverse and rich, this section
will expose a little about what makes the
Croix-Rousse - Known as the hill that works, people of Lyon who they are
this area forms the heart of Lyon's silk in-
dustry Special dates: guide on typical Lyonnais
and French celebrations
Presqu’ile - Contemporary & vibrant, the
Shopping & Fashion - If museums and gal-
peninsula is a hive of activity, not to be
leries are not your thing, this section is
missed by any high street shopper
for anyone requiring a little retail thera-
py.Also, if you are a little low on funds you
Tips - Transport, accommodation, phrases, can still enjoy your time in Lyon with the
day trips and dates... everything practical help of a few innovative suggestions
you need to know about visiting Lyon

4. Les Nuits de
FOURVIERE Fourvière
A Festival of Nights
Lugdunum, now modern Lyon, was founded in
43BC after the Romans conquered the Gauls in
the expansion of their empire. Ancient Roman
structures from this period such as the two Ro-
man theatres, the Odeon and the grand theatre
still occupy the hill today. Identifiable by the Ba-
silica sitting atop its peak, this 'praying hill' is the
perfect vantage point from which to absorb pan-
oramic views of the whole of modern Lyon and
beyond.
A Roman Riot
Imagine a modern graduation ceremony, when the students thrust their mortarboards into
the air in a moment of cheer. Turn those hats into the little green complimentary cushions you
receive on entering Les Théâtres Romains de Fourvière, the oldest Roman Amphitheatre in
France, and you might be able to imagine the scene at the end of a stirring concert on a warm
summer’s eve. Emerald squares litter the sky, thrown by the two thousand strong audience
in a spectacle that we were told has become an unofficial tradition of Les Nuits de Fourvière.
The Funiculaire (Vieux-Lyon station) is the traditional mean of trans-
portation to get to the top of the Fourviere Hill.

5. Winter Time is Skiing Time Meet The CTR Lyon Team
Whether you prefer down- are easily reachable from ground should go to Autran,
hill skiing, cross-country Lyon and provide great ski- a town that hosts the yearly
skiing, or snowshoeing – regions for downhill fans. Nordic Combined competition,
Lyon has access to it all. called “La Foulée Blanche”.
A day trip, a weekend, a week
The mountains Vercours, or more, everything is possible. Website:
Chartreuse, les Arcs, la Nor- http://about-france.
ma and even the Mont Blanc Those who like to stay on the com/tourism/skiing.htm
A Journey Through
Time – Pérouges From left to right and up to down:
“One of the most beauti- charm of this town will cap-
ful towns in France” wel- tivate you within seconds.
comes the sign of Pérouges.
Seona (Scotland), Therese (Sweden), Jes-
Walking through the cobbled
sica (Australia), Tiffany (USA), Mareike
You wonder whether this might streets, you wait for a black-
(Germany), Shakira (England), Nora
be an overstatement until you smith crossing your way. To get
(Germany), Kirstin (Scotland), Susanna
are standing in the middle of a feeling for the place, simply
(Germany), Ozel (England), Charlotte
the Medieval Town of Pérouges. dander along, try a galette and
(England), Jelke (Belgium), Lauren
feast your eyes on what you see.
(South Africa) and Simon (Germany).
Whatever you expect, the

6. City Travel Review The CTR team received the The CTR team would like
Lyon project support of Only Lyon to thank euronews for
Summer 2012 welcoming us
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