Lyon Historic Buildings + Nature Pictures

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Lyon’s architectural highlights are strewn across this meeting point of wealth, religion and gastronomy. Visit the bank headquarters and medieval church.

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

See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.

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

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

Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.

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

See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.

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

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

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

Learn about the history of art by browsing up to 70 rooms full of creative treasures that come from varying time periods and genres.

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.

Learn about the history of art by browsing up to 70 rooms full of creative treasures that come from varying time periods and genres.

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.

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