Catégorie : South east of France, Riviera

Lyon is situated approximatively 470 kms from Paris. (see how to get to Lyon from Paris) in the Rhone Alpes region

Lyon is renowned for its old quarters (« Le Vieux Lyon »), luscious food in « bouchons » (small restaurants) or great restaurants (Restaurant in Lyon). See places to see in Lyon and around Lyon

The weather of Lyon is usually cold in winter and hot in summer

Lyon is situated in the Rhone Alpes region

Lyon is renowned for

* its old quarters (« Le Vieux Lyon »), and the Presqu’ile (peninsula) : quartier de la Croix Rousse…
* The Rhone and Saone river banks
* beautiful classical architecture in the city

Lyon (Lyons) is situated in Southern France. The climate of southern France is usually cool in winter and hot in summer, especially along the Mediterranean sea