Old towns & historic quarters
Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
Lyon, France
Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998, boasts one of Europe's largest Renaissance neighborhoods. Original silk traders created traboules, hidden corridors that connect charming courtyards amid vibrant historical streets.
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- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
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