Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon)
Lyon, France
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- Area
- 427 ha (1,060 acres)
- Type
- Neighborhood in Lyon, France
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Is Vieux Lyon worth visiting?
Vieux Lyon is full of history and unique little shops to visit as you wander through the winding cobblestone streets. Don't miss the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste and its huge plaza, which is a great spot for taking photos! And from Vieux Lyon, you can take the funicular to Fourvière Hill.
What does Vieux Lyon mean?
The Vieux-Lyon: a Renaissance-era heart Built between the Fourvière hill and the River Saône, the Vieux-Lyon (old Lyon) district still possesses all the charm of its narrow Renaissance-era streets.