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Lyon is a major starting point for Rhône and Saône river cruises, with ships moored along the quays in the city center.
The central peninsula between the two rivers, with shops, squares and many hotels.
The UNESCO-listed Renaissance quarter below Fourvière hill — atmospheric and popular.
The business district by the main TGV station, with plenty of chain hotels.
The old silk-weavers’ hill, with a village feel, markets and cafés.
A modern redeveloped district at the rivers’ meeting point, near Perrache station.
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April–June and September–October are pleasant; the Fête des Lumières in early December sends rates sharply higher, and August is quieter.
Around Part-Dieu and Perrache stations there are many good-value chain hotels, all well connected by metro and tram.
The Presqu’île is the most central; Vieux Lyon is the most atmospheric.
During the Fête des Lumières in early December and big trade fairs; book early for those dates.