Lyon is also called Lugdunum the 'city of light' because of its history which began on Fourvière Hill, when the city was under the Romans. The city was proclaimed capital of the three Gauls and it was during this period that Lyon developed in economic, politic, religious and military terms.

Lyon is between two hills, the Fourvière and Croix-Rousse and between two rivers: the turbulent Rhône and the tranquil Saône.

Economically, Lyon is a major industrial centre specializing in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech industries and textile manufacturing . The city contains a significant software industry with a particular focus on video games, and in recent years has focussed on a growing local start-up sector.
Lyon also hosts the international headquarters of Interpol, Euronews, International Agency for Research on Cancer.

But not only that, this city is known as the capital of gastronomy, like Paris, this city has the largest number of Michelin-star restaurants. The most famous chef, Paul Bocuse, has his restaurant in Lyon.

Lyon has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since December 1998, specifically the Saint-Jean and the Croix-Rousse areas. This is a very beautiful part of the city with its architectural renaissance buildings and monuments.