Lyon

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Lyon is the city with the most official titles, notably the Capital of the Gauls, world capital of gastronomy, or capital of silk. You’ll certainly appreciate the small passages between the buildings called “traboules” which allow you to visit the city of the gones (or guignols) in an unusual way. The night walks are also a nice moment, especially when you know that Lyon hosts the Festival of Lights every year. Don’t miss the Place des Terreaux, the Palais de la Bourse, the Tour Rose, the Parc de la Tête d’Or or the Gallo-Roman theatre…