Lyon Historical + People Pictures

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Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.

Take a guided tour of this fine example of neoclassical architecture to learn about the rich history of the French legal system.

Enjoy a journey through the world of art, design and textiles in a beautifully laid-out museum hosted in an elegant Lyonnais mansion.

Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.

Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.

Explore this compelling city district, which encompasses Lyon’s most famous sites, including Fourvière hill and Vieux Lyon.

Enjoy a journey through the world of art, design and textiles in a beautifully laid-out museum hosted in an elegant Lyonnais mansion.

Enjoy a journey through the world of art, design and textiles in a beautifully laid-out museum hosted in an elegant Lyonnais mansion.

Find out about the development of television, architecture and dance in the fascinating museums that trace this quarter’s distinct and world-changing past.

Find out about the development of television, architecture and dance in the fascinating museums that trace this quarter’s distinct and world-changing past.

Enjoy a journey through the world of art, design and textiles in a beautifully laid-out museum hosted in an elegant Lyonnais mansion.

Find out about the development of television, architecture and dance in the fascinating museums that trace this quarter’s distinct and world-changing past.

Enjoy a journey through the world of art, design and textiles in a beautifully laid-out museum hosted in an elegant Lyonnais mansion.

Spread over a narrow peninsula between the Rhône and Sâone rivers, Lyon’s commercial center draws in visitors with its luxury shops and cultural institutions.

Explore this compelling city district, which encompasses Lyon’s most famous sites, including Fourvière hill and Vieux Lyon.

Explore this compelling city district, which encompasses Lyon’s most famous sites, including Fourvière hill and Vieux Lyon.

Visit this impressive complex, home to one of the oldest Roman theaters in France.

Visit this impressive complex, home to one of the oldest Roman theaters in France.

Marvel at the exceptional Circus Mosaic that shows a rare four-horse chariot race as you peruse this fascinating collection of Roman artifacts.

Spread over a narrow peninsula between the Rhône and Sâone rivers, Lyon’s commercial center draws in visitors with its luxury shops and cultural institutions.

Spread over a narrow peninsula between the Rhône and Sâone rivers, Lyon’s commercial center draws in visitors with its luxury shops and cultural institutions.

Marvel at the exceptional Circus Mosaic that shows a rare four-horse chariot race as you peruse this fascinating collection of Roman artifacts.

Explore this compelling city district, which encompasses Lyon’s most famous sites, including Fourvière hill and Vieux Lyon.

Visit this impressive complex, home to one of the oldest Roman theaters in France.