 A friendly shopkeeper in the Vieux Lyon |
Bienvenue à Lyon!
Lyon: capital of ancient Gaul in 43 B.C., of Christianity, of the Renaissance, of the silk industry and of the Resistance during World War II, today named a World Heritage site by UNESCO, welcomes the newcomer to share in its marvels. It is France’s second city, rivaling Marseille in population and size, but by far the more culturally rich of the two. Its museums are bested only by Paris, its Old Town the most beautiful and well-preserved in all of France.
Bounded on one side by the Rhône River, on the other by the Saône River and to the north by the Beaujolais region, Lyon boasts historical architecture, a diverse and beautiful cityscape, excellent food and a rich cultural environment.
On this special Unexpected Lyon visit, we offer you guided visits to uncommon places, meals in gastronomic restaurants, mini-courses in wine making, visits to the Beaujolais region and a special cooking course, as well as an unparalled opportunity to have dinner in a private home. Let the city unfold little by little as our personal guide unveils the secrets behind its closed doors. You’ll be thrilled by what you discover.
 View of Lyon from the Croix-Rousse |
 The wall of the " Canuts", one of the renowned painted walls |