Lyon

It is the third largest city of France. It is a major centre of business and is situated between Paris and Marseilles. Lyons is one of the most historic, fascinating, and exsiting towns to visit. Tourist can explore churches and historic museums, best restaurants around, and discover the famous silk industry and Lyons’ Roman heritage. Lyon is a city with diverse culture. Lyon has an average temperature with 25 degrees.The famous “Rhone river” and the “Saone river” flow through Lyon which creates a peninsula called “Presqu’ile’ and it is considered the modern center of Lyon.

Other places to be spotted in Lyon are, “The Basilique de Notre-Dame” which was built as a result of the Franco-Prussian war in the 19th century. It is situated on a hill which has a striking white exterior, and a colorful, ornate interior with religious mosaics. You can Climb up to Fourviere to get a spectacular view of the whole town from the gardens, you should preferably visit this place at night .The St. Jean Cathedral, started in the 12th century, has impressive columns and stained-glass windows, a 14th century astronomical clock plays a hymn at noon. All the bridges and the buildings have been enlightened in a very artistic way in Lyon which looks majestic.