The Festival of Lights in Lyon, France is a very popular event that originally aimed at expressing gratitude toward Mary, mother of Jesus. It comes on 8 December every year with a very amazing celebration in the city. On this festival of lights, all the people light up the candles at their windows, turn on all the lights, and come into the streets to see the beauty of the city with thousands of lights. Enjoy this precious Festival of Lights with our Europe Tour Packages from Dubai.

Places to explore Lyon, France

1 Ancient Theatre of Fourviere

The most prominent location in Lyon, built in 15 BC, this giant theatre was very popular in 15 BC and known as the Grand Theatre of Lyon. This spacious theatre can accommodate over 10000 people at a time and reminds you of the culture of ancient residents. Enjoy here with your family and explore more in this Grand Theatre of Lyon, book your exclusive Europe Tour Packages with us now.

Days to visit: Tuesday to Sunday

Address: Musée Gallo-Romain de Lyon, 17 Rue Cleberg, 69005 Lyon, France.

2 Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere

A spiritual visit to Lyon which is the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere here you feel very light and positive vibes. This white church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and looms over the city giving fabulous views of Lyon. Don’t miss if you are planning for Lyon, France. This amazing church was built in the 1880s at the top of Fourviere hill.

Hours to visit: 7:00 am to 9:30 pm

Address: 8 Place de Fourvière, 69005 Lyon, France.

3 The Lyon History Museum

Exhibiting 80,000 artifacts organized by different eras, the History Museum of Lyon gives visitors many aspects of the development of this city through its progress in time, such as old paintings, tools, furniture, old city plans, etc. Also, this museum contains some amazing architecture to explore more in Lyon, France with our great Europe Tour Packages.

Entry fees: June 21st – November 22nd: 6 € / 4 €, November 23rd – June 20th: 8 € / 6 €
Opening hours: 10.30 am – 06.30 pm (Wednesday – Sunday)
Address: 1 Place du Petit College, 69005 Lyon

There are many more to explore in Lyon, France, book your Europe Tour Packages with us and fly now. Here are some best hotels to stay in Lyon

Best Hotels to Stay in Lyon

1 Meininger Hotel Lyon Centre Berthelot
Situated in Lyon, 200 meters from Musée de la Resistance, Meininger Hotel Lyon Centre Berthelot provides you with very good services and neat and clean rooms with big glass windows.

2 Hotel Lyon Metropole

Located on the banks of the Saone River, Hôtel Lyon Métropole offers accommodation with 24-hour reception and free WiFi. Enjoy the view of the river from the windows of your room.

Best for river view from room windows

3 Novotel Lyon Confluence Hotel

Featuring a terrace and a bar with panoramic river views, Novotel Lyon Confluence is set in the center of Lyon on the banks of the Saône River. Here you can also enjoy free wifi and extra comfortable rooms.

Best for Luxurious rooms

If you are going to Lyon then you can enjoy the delicious food in these restaurants which gives you the best services.

Best Restaurants in Lyon, France

1 Maria

Famous for its delicious pizzas which are directly pulled from a giant Mosaic Oven. Don’t miss these fresh and mouth-watering pizzas here. The menu comprises eight wood-fired pizzas, all of which pack a serious Neopolitan punch. There are classics like the La Sanita – San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, grana Padano, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

Address 1-3 Rue des Pierres Plantées, 69001 Lyon, France

2 L’Annexe Ravigote

To experience the best sandwiches in the city visit the L’Annexe Ravigote Neighbouring her husband Xavier’s Ravigote, Marie-Laure Radojewski. Le Ravigote is made of Charolais roast beef, ravigote sauce, beetroot ketchup, pickled red onion, and salad in homemade pumpkin seed brioche. Here you get all in €12, get a sandwich, a soft drink, and a dessert such as chocolate chip babka, crème caramel, or rotating specials like chocolate peanut pie.

Address 76 Rue Mazenod, 69003 Lyon, France

3 Boleh Lah

Here you can enjoy the incredible combinations of Indian, Chinese, and Malay cultures that make a new Malaysian Cuisine. Don’t miss this mouth-watering cuisine in Lyon, France.

 Address 11 Rue Salomon-Reinach, 69007 Lyon