Lyon is a city located in the east-central part of France, in the Rhône-Alpes region, between Paris and Marseille. Situated at the confluence of the Saône and Rhône rivers, Lyon takes the shape of a peninsula. To the west of the city lies a vast plain where Notre-Dame Cathedral is located, along with significant tourist attractions such as the metal tower, the episcopal palace, and the famous story that inspired The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Lyon dates back to the Roman era, which greatly contributes to its cultural significance. Since 1998, UNESCO has recognized the Vieux Quarter, as well as the Croix-Rousse and Fourvière hills, covering approximately 500 hectares, as part of the World Heritage.

Lyon is the birthplace of the inventors of cinema, the Lumière brothers. Besides its fascinating history, the city offers numerous attractions worth visiting. In addition to the Notre-Dame de Fourvière Cathedral, Lyon is renowned for its architectural gems, well-preserved to this day, such as the Paterin, Hotel Bullioud, Philibert Delorme Gallery, Gadagne, and the Tower of Roses, all interconnected by secret passageways known as "traboules." Lyon maintains its youthful vibe thanks to the 120,000 students attending its four prestigious universities each year. While in Lyon, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Palace of Justice, City Hall, Saint Jean Baptiste Cathedral, Place des Terreaux, the Frescoes of Lyon, and the Musée des Confluences.

Lyon hosts many beloved festivals. Among the most notable are the Nuits de Fourvière Festival, Lyon Film Festival, Jazz Festival, Biennial of Dance, and the most famous one, the Festival of Lights. If you've decided to visit, airlines such as TAROM, Air France, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, KLM, Czech Airlines, SAS, ITA Airways, LOT, Vueling Airlines, TAP, MEA, British Airways, Air Europa,  Austrian Airlines, Iberia, Royal Jordanian, Air Berlin, Swiss, and Aegean operate flights throughout France, including to Lyon.