Lyon, where the Saône and Rhône rivers meet,
provides visitors with a multi-faceted wealth of historic, cultural, and
gourmet heritage.
The city, listed as Historical Heritage by Unesco, has an abundance of
sites not to be missed. Some of the most famous include the Basilica of
Fourvière, Saint-Jean Cathedral, narrow streets of medieval Lyon
with their famous Lyon taverns, Presqu'île streets with many shops,
museums, Gallo-Roman theatres, Croix-Rousse hill, and market.
