Lyon Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By admin Lyon is located in the Rhône department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. From Paris Gare de Lyon and Gare Marne-la-Vallée Chessy is 2 hours by train. The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is built between 1872 and 1896. The Ancient Theatre of FourvièreIt is a Roman theatre and it was built on the hill of Fourvière. The theatre was built around 15 Before Christus. Each year, the Nuits de Fourvière festival takes place in the theatre, a festival with theater, circus, music, dance, and film presentations. The Jacobin fountain. Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse are located in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon. Open from ;Monday to Saturday, 7.30am to 7.30pm.Sunday from 7.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Lyon Cathedral is a located on Place Saint-Jean in the center of Lyon. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. Construction of the cathedral started in 1180 and it was completed in 1476. The nave. The apse of the primatial church. The seven chambers are clearly visible at the top, separated by ogives that all meet at the monumental keystone. The rose window above the choir with its eight medallions. Fête des Lumières More to see in Lyon:Traboules and courtyards Basilica Fourviere Fine Arts Museum Museum of Illusions Parc de la Tête d’Or Cité international de la gastronomie Fête des Lumières