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Vieux Lyon is probably the most famous and most visited area of the town, you will find many townhouses that date from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
From the Middle Ages the area was reserved for trade and fairs, as shown by the Loge du Change, which was once a bank and then became a Protestant place of worship.
Old Lyon has an indisputable charm, with its boutiques, restaurants (specialising in Lyonaise cuisine) and colours, commonly associated with Italy.
Old Lyon is situated at the foot of the Fourvière hill. It represents the very heart of the old town; you can see Roman remains that jut out from its slopes. The Gallo-Roman civilisation museum highlighting the history of Lugdunum, and don’t miss the superb view from the Esplanade de Fourvière!
Presqu'île, this is the commercial centre of Lyon, stylish shops around the Rue Edouard Herriot. The Rue Comte, houses the majority of Lyon's antiques dealers a must see for bargain hunters.
The Terraux area takes its name from the old moat which protected the north of the town in the Middle Ages. The Rue Sainte Catherine which runs along the north of the Place des Terreaux is known for its many pubs, but it is not fundamentally the best part of town!
Part Dieu et Villeurbanne - The left bank of the Rhône is to business what the right bank is to tourism. There is a marvellous view over Lyon from the top floor of the restaurant panoramique le Méridien.
Quartier Tête d'or - The north of the left bank is thought of as the peaceful, residential area of the town, where old buildings stand beside chic boutiques. Here you can take a stroll in Lyon's only big public garden, Tête d'Or Park, which houses botanical gardens.
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