French Property, Lyon

Lyon is the region of Rhone Alps capital and is France’s second city and a major industrial centre with an international airport.

Lyon is organised into nine arrondissements (areas). The modern development (3e) is known as the La Part-Dieu situated to the east bank of the Rhone.

Lyon is a centre for commerce and banking that grew from its industrial expansion.
The city dates back to medieval times and links include the Saracens, Galls and Romans and the remnants of the old silk trade which generated a lot of wealth to the city is evident in a multitude of Renaissance buildings.

Lyon's prosperity was once based on its silk trade and the Musée des Tissus traces the history of silk and includes some fine examples of silk drapes and tapestries.

In the centre of Lyon is the Presqu'île (1-2e) , or "peninsula", the section of land between the rivers Saône and Rhône where streets offer plenty of exciting restaurants and cafés and some interesting shops.

The Roman heritage of Lyon is still apparent with two amphitheatres situated on the outskirts of the town. The Grand Theâtre is the largest and would once have seated 10,000 people and is still used to this day.

The twin towers of the Cathèdral Saint Jean are a focal point of Christianity it is where Henry IV married Marie de Médicis in 1600.
If you are looking for a family home Lyon has many new international schools and colleges as well as the new HQ for Interpol!

An Eco-friendly tram system, a second TGV station with links to the north that bypass Paris, and high-tech industrial parks for international companies making it a modern city for your internal transportation needs. And remember it is only 90 minutes by car to the 3 Vallees and Meribel.

If you like dining out Lyon has more restaurants per Gothic and Renaissance square metre of the old town than anywhere else does!

The nightlife in Lyon is also vibrant with cinemas, theatres and antique markets.