Lyon Hotels

Third most important city in France, Lyon owns an amazing architectural and cultural patrimony which reflects its rich and long history. Numerous official titles given to the city can prove it. Indeed, Lyon is also known as the “world capital of gastronomy” because of all its local specialities. It is also renowned as the “Resistance captital” due to its important role during the WWII when France was occupied. Additionally it was called the “Silk Capital”, because of Francois the 1st who established the silk industry in Lyon. So, to discover all the marvels that a multifaceted city can offers, come to Lyon hotels are numerous and well-situated in the different areas of the city.

Lyon is divided in 4 large areas: Presqu’île, Vieux Lyon, Fourvière hill which is Lyon’s birthplace and Croix-Rousse hills, where the silk industry developed. Walking in these different areas, you will see that 2000 years of history have left their print in the landscape of the city. Each of the neighbourhoods has its particularity and its own atmosphere. For example, visiting the district of the “Vieux Lyon” you will feel the Renaissance inspiration while the “ Croix Rousse” district is the place of Gallo-Roman remains.

Moreover, numerous renowned architects have been enriching the city with their masterpieces day after day throughout the centuries. As a consequence, Lyon owns so many beautiful and notable monuments that it has been classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. To appreciate all the beauty of the city, take your time and stay one day or even more in one of the Lyon Hotels .

Then, if you like museums, Lyon will not disappoint you with all its museums. You can start your visit with the “Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon” (fine arts museum). You will be impressed by the vast collection of Frenchs works which is one of the most important after the one of the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Art lovers will also appreciate the contemporary art museum and all the art galleries situated in the south of the “Bellecour” place. They also can not miss the wall paintings and murals visible everywhere through the city. After, if you want to learn more about the history of Lyon, several museum will suit you such as the Gadagne Museum or the Gallo-Roman Museum. Moreover, Lyon has also a captivating cultural life. Indeed you don’t have to forget that the Lumiere brothers, native from Lyon were the inventors of the cinema turning the city into the highlight of this art. All the history about the inventions and the different movies made by the brother are in the Lumière Institute . As a consequence, various film festival take place each year in Lyon.

Another important festival is the light one, held on the 8th December. It is Lyon’s most celebrated event. It is unique in Europe and attracts each year visitors from all countries. So if you do not want to miss these unforgettable and historical events do not forget to book your hotel in Lyon and then enjoy your stay!