Lyon overview

Lyon, the third largest city in France, is an ideal place for the British city break traveller, as most travellers can fly out of the UK on a Friday night and be back on Sunday night ready to face another week at the office. Famous for its historic sites which date back to the days of Roman occupation, Lyon has an endless range of attractions for the tourist, ranging from museums to art galleries, and even activities for the children. For the romantic traveller to Lyon, there are so many options of fine restaurants, cosy cafes and wine bars to spoil that special someone. Being a large city, Lyon offers travellers of all budgets a decent range of accommodation, from budget hostels for backpackers, to five-star luxury hotels. Travellers should not bother tipping in France, unless the service was especially notable.