Must-see sights
- Old Lyon, an UNESCO-listed historic district
- Fourvière Basilica
- Ancient amphitheaters
- Place Bellecour
- Bouchons (traditional Lyon restaurants)
- Designer boutiques and antique shops
- The banks of the Rhône River, the quays of the Saône
- Village des Créateurs
Highlights of the city
Historical legacy, gastronomy and the Festival of Lights
The economic base
A very dynamic city at the heart of a thriving region. Pharmaceutical and medical industries strongly represented. Highly developed biotechnology sector.
Conference spaces
Highly active when it comes to conferences, Lyon has two principal exposition hubs: Eurexpo, which welcomes international exhibitions, and Cité Internationale, closer to the center of town.
Getting here / Transportation
- 27 km from the St Exupéry international airport
- Two national train stations (2h from Paris by TGV)
- Easy highway access (A6/A7)
