Lyon

The Rhône and Saône rivers define Lyon’s setting — their confluence shapes the Presqu’île, the central peninsula where the city’s two waterside identities meet. France’s third-largest city is a major centre of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with broad quays, bridges and dense neighbourhoods extending from the riverbanks. Vieux Lyon preserves Renaissance lanes beneath Fourvière Hill, while the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière crowns the slope above it. The city’s Roman theatres recall Lugdunum, founded in 43 BC as a Roman colony. Lyon is also closely associated with French gastronomy, from traditional bouchons to Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Lyon and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

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