Lyon, where history is told

(1) Musée de l’Imprimerie (Museum of the Printing Press)

Live in the beauty of the past while gliding through the path of modern time as Lyon allows you to experience that surreal journey by roaming around on its angles and edges.

Lyon may have been one of the most progressive cities nowadays and its wealth and stability can be rooted back during its foundation during the Roman times.

Here, get acquainted with the previous erathough the stories the artworks and structures are telling to the visitors who would take time to appreciate the telltale they are giving.

Location

The city is situated in between of France’s two other major cities, Paris and Marseille. Lyon was founded during 1BC and plays a significant role from the Renaissance era until today.

The rich history it acquired through passing time made the city to be one of the world’s center of gastronomy. Lyon measures 47.95 square kilometer and serves as the third most populous city in whole France.

Climate

(3) Sunny weather by the river in Lyon

Lyon seems to be a median for two climates. The city is located in between the temperate oceanic climate of the northern part of France and northern Italy’s warm continental climate.

Warmest and driest month would be during July while the coolest is December. Average temperature happens during the months of June to September.

Transportation

(4) Saint-Exupéry Airport

The Saint-Exupéry Airport is the Lyon’s airport. It may not be hosting major flights yet, but the city can be reached through it from big airports like those in Paris, London, Frankfurt etc.

Fastest way to reach the city from its airport would be tram-train. There are also cabs found in terminal 1 that can bring tourists to metro stations to the city.

Within France, train is the most accessible way to reach Lyon. The city is being included in routes of both regional and national train stops by major railways.

Attractions

Musée des Beaux Arts

(5) Musée des Beaux Arts

This is the cradle of one of the best collections, ranging from paintings, sculptures, antiquities and other art forms.

The museum is hailed to be France’s one of the best art museums, even seconded another well celebrated art gallery, Louvre. The art pieces found here include those from ancient Egypt to modern European bits.

Quartier Saint-Jean and Quartier Saint-Georges

(6) Quartier Saint-Jean

Get the feel of the past with these old towns. The architectures serve as a breathing reminder of the past.

Beyond the buildings and rustic facade of 15th to 20th century lies the modern worlds through the businesses and shops that truly speaks the city in a very local way.

Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine

(7) Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine

Also called a museum of archeology. This serves a reminder of Gallo-Roman civilization and exhibits different artifacts like vases, gravestones, mosaics, statues, coins and ceramics.

The site also shows the ruins of France from the ancient times, including two Roman theaters.

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