Discover Lyon 

Lyon, city of light, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Two thousand years of history have left their successive marks on the landscape of the city of Lyon. The rich heritage of Lyon, reflecting its different eras, relates the history of the city. The listing of Lyons as a World Heritage for Humanity Site signifies the recognition of its dual significance: the classified site covers an area of 500 hectares where the entire history of the city of Lyon has unfolded uninterrupted since the foundation of Lugdunum. And this area has remained inhabited, lively and animated throughout this period.

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Lyon and its museums

L'intitut Lumière
Musée des beaux arts
Musée d' Art comtemporain
Musée Cadagne
Musée des Tissus et Arts Décoratifs
Musée Urbain Tony Garnier
Musée Gallo-Romain de Fourvière 

With four selected itineraries, Lyon invites you to immerse yourself in the antiquity of the Renaissance. Discover the secrets of the city’s history: 

Its historic districts

Quartier antique et Fourvière
Quartier Renaissance (Vieux-Lyon)
XIIe siècle à nos jours (Presqu'ile)
Quartier de la soie - Pentes de la Croix Rousse 

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