Lyon, the ancient capital of Gaul

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi- Are you an avid gourmet or a history buff? Or are you a fan of getting to know European cities, whatever they are? In any case, we advise you to visit Lyon, which is the third largest city in France.

The city of Lyon is distinguished for being one of the cities that attract gourmets and food lovers from around the world, and it includes more than two thousand restaurants, including a number of international restaurants that have Michelin stars, which is a classification of the best restaurants in the world.

The old town in Lyon is classified among the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, as it was the capital of ancient Gaul. If you are a history lover, do not miss passing here to get an idea of the antiquity of this city, walk among its lanes and streets, and see its historical buildings and churches dating back hundreds of years.

The city of Lyon is located in a beautiful place between two rivers that pass through its lands and intersect in the southwestern part, which are the Rhone River and the Saone River, and there are many luxurious restaurants and beautiful cafes on their banks that increase the chances of enjoying the city.

And when we talk about France, we must mention the beautiful gardens that exist in every city. The French school in gardens has exceeded the borders to most countries of the world, and this is what we find in the “La Tête d’Or” garden in the city of Lyon, which is located on an area of 105 hectares, making it one of the largest gardens in France. And the most beautiful of them, the park also includes a beautiful lake and a zoo.

If you are going to visit other regions in France in addition to the capital, Paris, you can make Lyon in the center of your trip because it is located in the center of the country and is not far from the southern French coast or the Alps in the east of the country, and Lyon is much cheaper than Paris, whether in accommodations or Restaurants and various shopping and entertainment opportunities.