It has been continuously lived in for more than 2 000 years.

It is like a living slice of History from its Roman theatre and houses on Fourvieres to the modern city in Part Dieu.

Powerpoint slide shows about the City of Lyon.

Part 1: Background and Roman City:
in English | in French

Part 2: Lyon in the Middle Ages:
in English | in French

Part 3: 19th Century and modern Lyon:
in English | in French

Narrow cobbled streets in the old town.