{"id":12187,"date":"2020-07-17T13:24:38","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T13:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/?p=12187\/"},"modified":"2023-07-07T13:45:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T13:45:38","slug":"fun-facts-lyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/en\/fun-facts-lyon\/","title":{"rendered":"Lyon Fun Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the most Interesting Fun Facts About Lyon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paris is definitely the most famous French destination, but why not to visit Lyon, smaller and much calmer city, which is just a quick train ride apart&nbsp;from Paris. This city is pretty magical too and a perfect weekend destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyon&nbsp;is the capital of the&nbsp;region of Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes, but also the capital of gastronomy, how foodies call it, there are 16 restaurants from the Michelin Guide. People also love visiting Lyon during the &#8220;F\u00eate des lumi\u00e8res&#8221;, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/lyon-light-festival\/\">Festival of Lights<\/a>,&nbsp;which is held every year in December.This Festival includes over 80 lighting scenes all across the city of Lyon. It&#8217;s time to start planning your visit to Lyon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hungry for more fun facts about Lyon? Keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-12194 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie.jpg 1620w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-12194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diogo-nunes-bNEaIT3HIMk-unsplash-Kopie.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Lyon Fun Facts You Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Lyon is part of the UNESCO\u2019s World Heritage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1998 a&nbsp;UNESCO World Heritage Site was designated to \u2060the&nbsp;Historic Site of Lyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-12197 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie.jpg 1620w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-12197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mike-benna-dC0cCASdRck-unsplash-Kopie.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Lyon has the restaurant which is among the best restaurants over the longest period of time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous French chef Paul Bocuse has kept his 3 stars in the Michelin guide for now over 51 years, making his restaurant&nbsp;L&#8217;Auberge du Pont de Collonges the oldest best restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Lyon was the birthplace of cinema<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Lumi\u00e8re Brothers&nbsp;created the motion picture in 1895 and without Lumi\u00e8re Brothers&nbsp;the film industry would not be what it is today. If you are interested in film you should visit the&nbsp;Institut Lumi\u00e8re&nbsp;in&nbsp;Montplaisir!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that interior design of our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/en\/hotels\/lyon\/hotel-lyon-centre-berthelot\/\">hotel in the Lyon City-Center<\/a> was inspired by the Lumi\u00e8re brothers too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/med_res-6.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-12200 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/med_res-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/med_res-6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/med_res-6-600x800.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/853;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/med_res-6.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-12200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/med_res-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/med_res-6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/med_res-6-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by Louise Grenadine, MEININGER&nbsp;<span class=\"bg-dark c-white d-table mx-auto px-3 py-1\">Hotel&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"bg-dark c-white d-table mx-auto f-700 px-4 pt-1 pb-2\">Lyon Centre Berthelot<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 The Petit Prince\u2019s father was born in Lyon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Petit Prince book by&nbsp;Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry is the 4th most translated book in the World. Beautiful illustrations were also drawn by Saint-Exup\u00e9ry himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-12198 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-1200x901.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie.jpg 1438w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/769;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Lyon\" class=\"wp-image-12198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-1200x901.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/m-blog.stage.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2020\/07\/louis-derrac-7GplZLe-LAo-unsplash-Kopie.jpg 1438w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Lyon has 400 secret passageways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you heard about\u00a0Traboules, the hidden passageways? There are around 400 traboules between buildings \u2014 let us know how many you find during your stay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap wp-faq-schema-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Lyon Fun Facts: FAQs<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What is the historical significance of Lyon?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Founded by the Romans in 43 BC, Lyon played a crucial role in the political, cultural, and economic development of Europe throughout history. Its rich past has left a legacy of historic sites, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What unique architectural style is Lyon known for?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Lyon is famous for its \"traboules,\" which are covered passageways that were originally used by silk workers to transport their goods. They're an iconic part of the city's architecture.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Lyon known for its culinary scene?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Absolutely! Lyon is often referred to as the gastronomic capital of France, and perhaps the world. The city is known for its \"bouchons,\" traditional Lyonnaise restaurants serving local dishes and wines.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What is the F\u00eate des Lumi\u00e8res?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The F\u00eate des Lumi\u00e8res (Festival of Lights) is a major event in Lyon held annually in December. Buildings throughout the city are illuminated, creating a stunning light display that attracts millions of visitors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What&#039;s the significance of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvi\u00e8re in Lyon?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvi\u00e8re, located on Fourvi\u00e8re hill, is a symbol of Lyon. It offers stunning views of the city and is a popular tourist attraction.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Lyon home to any renowned museums?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, Lyon boasts several prestigious museums. The Mus\u00e9e des Confluences, a science center and anthropology museum, and the Mus\u00e9e des Beaux-Arts, one of the largest art galleries in France, are among the most notable.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What role does Lyon play in the film industry?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Lyon is considered the birthplace of cinema. The Lumi\u00e8re brothers, who are credited with inventing the cinematograph, held their first film screening in Lyon in 1895. The city is home to the Institut Lumi\u00e8re, dedicated to cinema history.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Lyon known for any particular industries?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Historically, Lyon was an important area for silk production. Today, it's known for its industries in biotech, software development, video games, and is a significant banking and finance center.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What is the Presqu&#039;\u00eele district in Lyon?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Presqu'\u00eele is the heart of Lyon, located between the Rh\u00f4ne and Sa\u00f4ne rivers. It's known for its beautiful squares, shopping streets, and many of the city's top cultural attractions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Are there any famous personalities associated with Lyon?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Several famous personalities hail from Lyon, including the pioneering Lumi\u00e8re brothers in cinema, renowned master chef Paul Bocuse, and silk weaver and inventor of the Jacquard loom, Joseph Marie Jacquard.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/en\/hotels\/lyon\/hotel-lyon-centre-berthelot\/\">family hotel in Lyon<\/a>?\u00a0Our hotel is located near the city center which gives our guests easy access to\u00a0explore Lyon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paris is the capital of France but Lyon is the capital of the gastronomy. 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