French Flair

thematic visits

·         Theme FINE ARTS

Discover the historical and artistic variety of Lyon through the numerous wall paintings spread all over the city. Visit of the Museum dedicated to an urban architect and see his giant frescoes or the Museum of Fine Arts. Tour by coach. 

• Theme ARCHITECTURE / CONSTRUCTION

A whole district of Lyon is being renovated and rebuilt at the confluence of 2 rivers crossing the city. Projection of a video, discovery of the model of the project and visit on field of the gigantic construction site. Maximum 30 people.(Visit possible subject to mandate). 

• Theme HERITAGE

Walking tour in the narrow streets of the Old district (Middle-Ages – Renaissance). Exceptional panorama over the city from the Basilica, enter the monument and way back visiting the Roman theatre. 

• Theme GASTRONOMY

Discover the Chefs’ secrets of Lyon internationally famous for their cooking. 

• Theme SILK

The tradition of silk-weavers is part of the international renown of Lyon. Visit the Museum of Textiles and attend a presentation in a weaving workshop. 

• Theme GARDENS

In the heart of Lyon, the park of La Tête d’Or (105 ha) holds a botanic garden of 8 ha, greenhouses and a rose garden with 30,000 rose-bushes. 

• Theme CINEMA & ARTS

Lyon is the cradle of the cinema thanks to Lumière brothers, visit their house-museum.
Discover the particular universe of Guignol, popular marionette perpetuating the tradition of local language expressions. 

• Theme INDUSTRIAL AND SCIENTIFIC TOURISM

In Lyon and the region numerous industrial and scientific sites are to be visited. 

• Theme SPORT

Enter in the heart of the Olympique Lyonnais stadium, France Champion football club undefeated since 6 seasons.