Lyon is the second most important city in France, after Paris. Although the city does not hit the tourist routes very often, many amazing cultural treasures await visitors who take the time to explore this place to the fullest. Its history dates back to the time of the ancient Romans and over time the city has earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Tourists have the opportunity to see here medieval neighborhoods, ancient ruins and beautiful Renaissance houses. Are you planning a trip to Lyon? If so, this is what you should not miss.

Museum of Fine Arts

In this museum you will find the wonderful cultural heritage of this city. The Musee des Beaux Arts is actually the next best fine arts museum in the country, after the famous Louvre. Visitors can admire here an impressive collection of works of art, including sculptures, antiques and paintings, all of which are absolutely wonderful and unique. Here, you can also enjoy a large collection of impressionist paintings and modern art. The quality of the collection is very high and simply exceptional. There are many renowned works by Veronese, Delacroix, Rubens, Gericault, Poussin, and Rembrandt. The medieval altarpiece stands out. Take your time to admire the incredible baroque statues, and if you are tired and need a rest, you can stop for a drink in the hotel cafeteria. During the summer, visitors have the possibility to dine al fresco on the terrace of the beautiful and charming gardens.

Quartier Saint-Jean and Quartier Saint-Georges

Located in the old town area, this place will allow you to discover the Old World atmosphere of Lyon. It is certainly a lovely place to go for a walk. This part of the cathedral is filled at the moment with narrow cobbled streets, as well as several small and quiet courtyards. We recommend that you start your exploration on the Rue du Boeuf, as well as the Place Neuve Saint-Jean, an extremely beautiful and picturesque square filled with many traditional restaurants serving incredibly delicious food. After that, you have to stroll through the pedestrian streets of Rue des Trois Maries and Rue Saint-Jean. Here you will find many shops and cafes. Continue your journey until you reach the Hotel de Gadagne, a massive mansion that houses no more and no less than two exceptional museums.

Gallo-Roman Civilization Museum

This city actually stands on the site of the Lugdunum, an ancient city that was once the capital of Gaul. This wonderful archeology museum exhibits various objects such as mosaics, ceramics, tombstones, statues, coins and vases. All of these antiquities come from excavations at the site, and also from the nearby Roman archaeological sites of Saint Romain en Gal. The highlights of this incredible collection include an impressive monumental sculpture of Hercules, a magnificent famous floor, and beautiful decorative marble work from antique bathrooms. In addition, the Musée de la Civilization Gallo-Romaine also extends to the archaeological site that is located very close. The site has the most impressive and ancient ruins in the entire country, including two Roman theaters.

Croix-Rousse hill

This historic neighborhood has been an extremely important weaving center in the past, and has in fact been built on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse hillside. There are many lovely staircases, as well as curves, due to the steep slopes of the streets. The most unique and beautiful aspect of the neighborhood is its huge collection of covered walkways called “traboules,” which function as public walkways through the neighborhood of private homes. These alleys were used in the past by silk workers to transport their fabrics. In fact, there are corridors that start at 9 Place Colbert and end at 14 Bis Montee Saint Sebastian. The good news is that they are open to the public at this time, but visitors must understand that they must be extremely quiet, out of respect for the residents. In this area, you also have another wonderful tourist attraction, and it is Maison des Canuts, which is a fairly small museum dedicated to the art of making silk. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to discover the invention of the Jacquard loom and, in addition, you will be able to see demonstrations of hand weaving on traditional looms.

Gourmet restaurants and culinary boutiques

This is another important aspect to pay attention to when arriving in Lyon. The city is full of amazing restaurants and culinary boutiques, where you can find traditional and international food. During your visit to beautiful Lyon, indulge in the famous and fascinating regional cuisine. The hearty local cuisine includes various salads and meat dishes. The most authentic places that we recommend you go to are Le Grand Café Lyonnais, Bouchons Lyonnais, Paul Bocuse Restaurant and Brasserie le Sud. Enjoy a charming and delicious dinner in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere, with the escort Lyon. If you want to have good company, then we recommend hiring a beautiful and educated lady, who will accompany you to the places you choose. It is true that right now we are all dealing with the terrible situation caused by the coronavirus, but some of the escorts are still working, and the good news is that they are regularly checking their health to protect clients. In addition, customers are also being verified, as many brothels have machines that detect the symptoms of this virus. Therefore, this aspect should not worry you so much. Just look for naughty encounters to keep you company during your stay in Lyon.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere

This amazing tourist attraction is located on the Fourviere hill, and the building rises to a height of no more than 130 meters above the Saone River. The Notre-Dame de Fourviere basilica was built after the Franco-Prussian war and is a mix of Byzantine and Gothic styles, with a richly decorated interior. We highly recommend that you take your time and admire the amazing and sumptuous mosaics as well as the beautiful paintings.