Popes’ residence in the 14th century and the most important gothic palace in Europe. The visitor can discover 25 different rooms: reception halls, cloister, chapels and Pope’s private apar...
St Bénezet Bridge is the bridge of legend, witness to Avignon’s history, and known all over the world thanks to its famous song. Built from the 12th century it was damaged several times b...
The Amphitheatre des Trois-Gauls is situated on the hills of Croix-Rousse and was constructed in 19 A.D. It is the oldest of the Gaul amphitheatres and has been a listed monument since 1961. The remai...
Built between 1872 and 1896, the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere sits at the summit of Fourviere hill. This 19th century fortress-like structure has four octagonal towers, crenellated walls and an a...
To the west of Vieux Lyon is the wooded Colline de Fourviere (Fourviere Hill) from where you have a superb view of the city. In clear weather, it is even possible to see the snow capped mountains of t...
Place de Bellecour, one of France's largest and most charming squares, has at its centre an impressive statue of Louis XIV mounted on a horse, which was erected in 1825. The square, framed with 18th-c...
The elegant Place des Terreaux is located at the heart of Lyon and is the setting for numerous restaurants, cafes and bars surrounding a 19th century fountain that is crowned by four horses. At night ...
Built between 1180 and 1480, the cathedral Primatiale St-Jean is a fine example of Lyonnais Romanesque architecture which shows the evolution from Medieval to Gothic. Its treasures are the 16th centur...
The Tour de Fourviere, a major landmark and highest point of Lyon at 372m, was built between 1892 and 1894. The steel framework tower which resembles the Eiffel Tower, had, during 1914 an elevator to ...
The area of Vieux Lyon or Old Lyon covers about a square mile and contains a remarkable collection of medieval and Renaissance buildings. Now a fashionable area, antiques dealers, artisans, weavers, s...
