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Lyon Vacation Packages

The population of this area of Rhone is approximately 470,000.

It is situated 240 miles southeast of the national capital of Paris. It's also 9 miles northwest of Mions.

Let the kids blow off some steam at Le Hameau Duboeuf and Espace Baignade Les Cascades. If you're on the lookout for even more family fun, continue on to Waves Aquatic Centre and Salva Terra.

Round up the family and get ready to spend some quality time getting to know the mesmerizing sea creatures at Lyon Aquarium and Aquarium du Grand Lyon.

You and your kids will have a blast checking out the furry, feathered and scaled animals at the Touro Parc. If you don't have much time, find the information desk and collect a map so you don't miss any of the park's key exhibits.

There's nothing more pleasurable than a superb wine. Try some of the best of this region at the E. Guigal or the Domaine George Vernay. Once you've caught the wine bug, head for the Earl Frederic Trichard Winery and the Domaine Regis Descotes.

Want to take on the blackjack dealer? Head down to the Casino Lyon Pharaon and the Casino Le Lyon Vert.

Bring along a bite to eat and enjoy some time to yourself in the peaceful, green surroundings of Tete d'Or Park and Popy Park. Parc de la Tête d'Or and Le Jardin Des Chartreux are two more excellent places to while away a lazy day and finally read that neglected book of yours.

Outdoor adventurers ought to go and check out Ile Barbe.

The area's exhibition spaces are a treasure trove of fascinating tales and achievements. Enjoy the cool and quiet interior as you check out the unique collections at the Musee Lumiere and the Textile Museum. Also worth considering are the Claude Bernard Museum and Mur du Cinéma.

Take the family to study many scientific artifacts, models and displays at the Musee de Sciences biologiques Docteur Merieux, the most popular science-focused museum around.

You may think of natural museums as the realm of children, but the curious specimens at the Roman Theatres of Fourviere and the Confluence Museum show that there's more than enough to keep the grown-ups busy as well. The Espace Pierres Folles et son musee and the Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine are also well worth a visit.

Lyon is a hub of artistic energy, with galleries and exhibition spaces galore. Start off your tour of this creative destination with a visit to the Musee d'Art Contemporain and the Lyon Museum of Fine Arts. The Musee Paul Dini and the Musee Theatre Guignol are also well worth a look if you can fit them in.

History comes alive at the Gallo-Roman Museum and the Lyon History Museum (Musee Historique de Lyon) thanks to their wide array of thoughtful exhibits. Like the sound of those? There's even more to be seen at the Centre d'Histoire de la Resistance et de la Deportation and the Geriatric Hospital of Charpennes.

Wander back through the ages with a visit to Lyon City Hall and the Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon, just two of the historical sites here. You might also like to snap some photos at Lyon Courthouse and the Maison des Canuts.

The historic fortified positions at Fort Bron are highly recommended if you take an interest in Lyon's past conflicts.

Palais Saint-Pierre is an impressive time capsule, boasting some of the finest design in the region.

After a day spent at some of the local castles, it is quite easy to imagine the way the nobles and social elite once roamed these realms. Those tales inspired by the walls of Chateau of Flecheres and Chateau de Jarnioux can still be experienced today.

Discover the region's spiritual side and take some time to reflect at St. Jean Cathedral and Notre Dame Basilica. If you want to see some more religious sites, keep an eye out for tours at Sainte Marie de la Tourette and Eglise de Belleville.

This region's most acclaimed sights often overshadow its lesser-known, but equally fascinating attractions. A couple of worthwhile places to begin with are the Genas Karting and the Hippodrome Bron-Parilly. If you have the time, also visit the Fresque des Lyonnais or France Aventures Lyon.

Accommodation in Lyon

Lyon has a reputation as a worthwhile destination, with as many as 187 lodging options available via Expedia.

Featuring in Lyon's highly sought-after upscale range of hotels are the Villa Florentine, 25-27 Montée Saint Barthelemy, and the Cour des Loges, 6 rue du Boeuf. Alternatively, the Le Gourguillon, at 46 montée Gourguillon, and The Thonet House - A Luxury Historic Collection, at 3 Rue President Carnot, are two value-for-money choices worth booking.