Lyon is a 2,000 year old city in the east of France that is the third-largest city and second-largest urban area in the country and is the capital of the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is beautiful, rich in history and culture and is famed for its gastronomy. And, yet, it is not one of the country's more famous tourist destinations which we, here at Easy Reserve, think is just wrong. Lyon makes for a wonderful holiday destination and here are the reasons as to why you should find a holiday rental in Rhône-Alpes and plan a trip ASAP.
1. It's a beautiful UNESCO-awarded site
The Historic Site of Lyon was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 due to the "exceptional testimony to the continuity of urban settlement over more than two millennia on a site of great commercial and strategic significance."
1. It's a beautiful UNESCO-awarded site
The Historic Site of Lyon was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 due to the "exceptional testimony to the continuity of urban settlement over more than two millennia on a site of great commercial and strategic significance."
This designation applies to the Roman district and Fourvière, the Renaissance district (known as Vieux Lyon or Old Lyon), the silk district (the slopes of Croix-Rousse), and the Presqu'île, which features architecture from the 12th century to modern times. Full of historic buildings, winding streets and hidden gems around every corner, the whole city is a playground to be explored and enjoyed.
2. It's affordable!
Compared to lots of other, more famous, French destinations, the city of Lyon is a lot more budget-friendly and will allow you to have a less touristy, more authentic experience of France.
3. The people are friendly
Another benefit of the city being less touristy and smaller is that the locals have more time for tourists and service often comes with more of a smile than you might sometimes find elsewhere in the country.
2. It's affordable!
Compared to lots of other, more famous, French destinations, the city of Lyon is a lot more budget-friendly and will allow you to have a less touristy, more authentic experience of France.
3. The people are friendly
Another benefit of the city being less touristy and smaller is that the locals have more time for tourists and service often comes with more of a smile than you might sometimes find elsewhere in the country.
4. The city is a work of art
As you explore the beautiful buildings and streets of Lyon, you're likely to stumble upon some street art. These are the CitéCréation frescoes and there are over sixty of them so keep your eyes peeled for the art at every turn in this lovely city.
Of course, there are plenty more reasons to get planning a trip to Lyon today so, for more of our favourite things about this wonderful city in France, read on to the rest of this series...
As you explore the beautiful buildings and streets of Lyon, you're likely to stumble upon some street art. These are the CitéCréation frescoes and there are over sixty of them so keep your eyes peeled for the art at every turn in this lovely city.
Of course, there are plenty more reasons to get planning a trip to Lyon today so, for more of our favourite things about this wonderful city in France, read on to the rest of this series...