Lyon and its gastronomy Tour

Lyon is a beautiful city, classified UNESCO world heritage. 2000 years of history can be seen.

The main places your friend will see during the tour (using tram and metro) are :

• The antic theater :build in Lugdunum during the second century.
• The old town
• The beautiful view from the most known church of the town : The "basilique de Fourviere". There, a “metallic tower” is for people in Lyon, their Effel Tower.
• We will take the funicular train called “ficelle” in Lyon to the Fourviere hill
• The old looms of the silk industry that was the main activity in Lyon during five centuries, especially in the “Croix Rousse” hill.
• Your special friend will eat in a “bouchon”. This is the name given to the small restaurant typical from Lyon. Gastronomy is important in Lyon, well know “chef” are in Lyon, such as Paul Bocuse.

Recommanded period for the tour : all year round !