Car hire Lyon information
Lyon has existed for over 2,000 years. Today it is the third-largest city in France after Paris and
Marseille. It is located in the eastern part of the country, near the borders to
Italy and
Switzerland. It is the international headquarters of Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization. Lyon is popular with travellers primarily due to its historic old city which is a World Heritage Site. The Roman Theatre, the Cathédrale St-Jean and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière should also not be missing from your agenda during a tour by hired car through Lyon. A visit to the opera house is worthwhile - not just for music lovers. The structure is regarded as an architectural masterpiece from the famed architect Jean Nouvel. Lyon has a lot of city partnerships with cities that also have charm and are most definitely also worth visiting. These include
Milan in Italy,
Montreal in
Canada and
Leipzig in
Germany.