Lyon - The Best Things to See and Do

Lyon is the third largest city in France and is the capital of the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It's the perfect mixture of ancient, old and new, so let's take a look at the best things you can see and do in Lyon.

Lyon once was the capital of the Gauls at the time of the Roman Empire and its prosperity as a seat of importance is still evident today. The city sits between the rivers Rhône and Saône and is a mixture of ancient, old and new and I'm completely under the spell of this city which beautifully blends centuries of culture, people and buildings together.