The beloved French city of Lyon is a beautiful place known for extraordinary European dining. It’s a mecca for lovers of food, offering the best of French cuisine. Millions of visitors travel each year to sample Lyon’s delicious dining and explore the culturally rich city.
Also a popular city for history lovers, Lyon features many well-preserved examples of Renaissance and Gothic architecture. To this day, French river voyagers visiting the city are enchanted by its feel -- made only better with Lyon’s food, culture, history, and architecture.
Lyon and the Rhône River from the Fourviere Hill District
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Rhône River cruises from LyonLyon is a fascinating city to visit via river voyage. Cruises that port in Lyon travel the Rhône River, which visits many places throughout Europe. The Rhône’s path makes all kinds of voyages possible. Swiss river cruises are one such option, while in France, Rhône voyages available include Paris river cruises and Nice river cruises.
The Saône is another river in Lyon. A tributary of the Rhône, the river provides even more scenic views of Lyon. Though short, the Saône is a great way to see Lyon and a few small cities in France.
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Visit our cruisers' top 3 restaurants in Lyon
Lyon is unofficially titled the gastronomic capital of France. While that may be disputed depending on who you ask, there’s no doubt that the city has an impressive range of culinary experiences. Several restaurants in Lyon are award-winning, with over 80 Michelin-starred locations across the city.
French dining takes precedence in Lyon above all other cuisines. While Lyon has a diverse range of food from different cultures and continents, the bread and butter of Lyon is its French cuisine. Here, we’ve listed a few of our river cruise guests' favorite spots to eat in Lyon.
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Dining at Bouchon Thomas restaurant, Lyon, France
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Lyon has many more outstanding destinations -- there’s a great place to eat on almost every corner of the city. For lovers of the culinary arts, Lyon is an experience that can’t be missed on European river voyages.
Notre-Dame de Fourviere Basilica in Lyon, France
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Take a voyage to historic LyonThough it’s most famous for gastronomy, Lyon has a plethora of other activities as well. For history lovers, there are several museums and historical sites in the city. Lyon itself is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Its well-preserved architecture makes Lyon a great city for those who enjoy design as well. Many of the buildings have been around for thousands of years. One of the most popular areas of the city is the Presqu’île, an area built in the 1700s that still has a lot going on. Many older buildings exist in the area, making it a great place for purveyors of history and architecture alike.
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Preparing for a cruise to Lyon, France
Lyon is one of our favorite destinations for great food and historic architecture. The city is full of things to do, no matter what you plan to get out of your trip. Cruising into Lyon, as opposed to traveling by plane or car, offers travelers better connections to the city. Guided tours are arranged from the boat, ensuring that voyagers never get lost exploring Lyon. Afterwards, guests are able to return to luxurious suites onboard the cruise ship.
European river cruises are the perfect chance to take a step back from day-to-day life and get to explore exciting cities while you’re at it. It’s the best way to see France’s gastronomic capital, and we hope you’ll take a chance visiting beautiful Lyon, France.