About Lyon in France

Located along the Rhone River and and Saone River in east centre part of France, Lyon is the third largest French city. It has a long history with around 2000 years. The city of Lyons is a river port close to Paris and Marseille, making it a major centre of business. Lyon is the chief producer of silk and rayon in Europe. Under the influence of cold winds from the Alps and warm breezes from the Mediterranean, it has four distinct seasons - rainy spring, hot summer, moderate autumn and cold winter.

Lyon is a lively city filled with many ancient buildings including a Roman theatre, a 12th-century Gothic cathedral, and a 15th-century palace. Lyons was once home to the Lumiere brothers, who are inventors of an early cinematograph machine. The main Rue St Jean street is lined with Gothic and Renaissance houses. It was a centre of the French Resistance movement during World War II. The Museum Of Gallo-Roman Civilization has a large collection of Roman inscriptions and houses some classical ruins. Gallo-Roman Amphitheatre is a large amphitheatre of the classical period. Well - known as one of the country's finest museums, the Museum of Fine Arts has a huge fine collection of Greek and Roman sculptures, medieval and Renaissance artworks, Islamic art and paintings work. Other tourist attractions including Lyon Opera House, Croix Rousse neighbourhood and Courzieu's Animal Park.