The Lights of Lyon, France
You’ll find the town of Lyon in France, nestled between the Rhone and the Saone rivers. Two hills, Fourviere and Croix-Rousse protect the town on either side. The history of Lyon is rich, and its first milestones occurred as early as 43 B.C. when a Roman colony was established. Previously to this time, Lyon was known as a safe refuge for the Celtic people.
Lyon was originally called Lugdunum by the Romans and was named the capitol of the Gauls by Emperor Augustus. Due to its location on the Rhone and the Saone, as well as being situated on the crossroads of the Roman roads in Western Europe turned Lugdunum into a thriving trading town. The ruins of four aqueducts that were built during this time are still visible in the town. When the Roman empire collapsed, Lugdunum did as well for a brief time, before resurrecting into a town that is now called Lyon.
The city is know for its lights, making night time particularly special. A walk along the banks of the Rhone at night is considered to be one of the romantic ways to spend an evening in Europe. If you enjoy culture, history, art and the beauty of France, a trip to Lyon will not leave you disappointed.
When you are staying at Lyon, you will have your pick from some of the best hotels in France. Here are three establishments that are located in the heart of the activity of Lyon and highly recommended for their attention to customers as well as their accouterments for guests.
Hotel Foch – 3 Stars
59 Avenue Du Marechal Foch – 69006 Lyon
Booking Contact: Tel +33 489 884 005
Hotel Foch is located in the sixth arrondissement of Lyon. It is the kind of hotel that Europe is known for, and features deluxe accommodations, tasteful d�©cor, and a full-service staff. The hotel is open 24-hours a day and the staff speaks four languages. There are sixteen rooms, spread out over two floors, as well as two sitting rooms for relaxation.
The recently redecorated rooms are air conditioned, and include television. You will be able to take advantage of their secure parking service, as well as their rapid restaurant service whenever you are hungry, even in the middle of the night.
Per-night prices range from 98 to 125 Euros and all major credit cards are accepted.
Hotel Libertel Wilson – 3 Stars
6 Rue Mazenod – 69003 Lyon
Booking Contact: Tel +33 489 884 005
The Hotel Libertel Wilson is located just a few feet away from the historic Rhone river, tucked in between the Bellecour Square and the Part Dieu business center. The interior of the hotel combines wood, stone and woven fabrics, in homage to the weavers of the region who are known as canuts.
There are fifty-four rooms which feature air conditioning, television, mini-bars and direct-line telephones. If you need to conduct business during your stay in Lyon, the hotel’s conference room will be at your disposal. Per night prices range from 121 to 172 Euros and the hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Tulip Inn Saphir Lyon – 3 Stars
18 Rue Louis Loucheur – 69463 Lyon
Booking Contact: Tel +33 489 884 005
You’ll find the Tulip Inn Saphir Lyon in Lyon’s ninth district, just a brief trip away from the bustling center of Lyon. This hotel offers one of the most complete immersions into Lyon culture, featuring breathtaking architecture, genuine French cuisine, opulent rooms and a full service staff. There are 111 rooms in the Tulip Inn Saphir Lyon, as well as a large conference room that can hold 200 people.
The rooms feature air conditioning, television, direct-line phones and safe deposit boxes. The room service is excellent and the in-house restaurant is one of the best in Lyon. If you want to enjoy a night on the town without the kids, taking in the spectacle of light with someone special, the staff will be happy to provide baby sitting services.
A deluxe double room starts at 172 Euros per night, and a regular double room begins at 130 Euros. You’ll be within just a few minutes of the renowned theater in Lyon, as well as historic shops, antique stores and the best that Lyon has to offer.
