Lyon, a popular and sustainable tourist destination

Situated at the very heart of Europe, Lyon is an exceptional tourist destination, elegantly blending its rich architectural heritage with bold, new contemporary projects.. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city attracts travellers from all over the world and was ranked as France's top city to visit by the New York Times in 2019. What's more, it was recently voted Europe's 2nd best city destination by the World Travel Awards in 2021.


With its many museums, theatres and festivals, Lyon offers visitors an unforgettable cultural experience.
However, Lyon does not only stand out due to its illustrious past; it is also a model of sustainability. European Capital of Smart Tourism and the Leading French City for Sustainable tourism in 2021 (GDS - Index 2021), the city is acknowledged for its commitment to more ethical and environmentally-friendly tourism. Lyon was also ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities by The Economist - The Global Liveability Index 2022, and stands out as a pioneer in France with its self-service bike initiative, Vélo'v.


As such, Lyon embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, offering all its visitors an authentic and sustainable tourist experience.
 

 

 

2nd in the "Best Big Cities in the world" ranking
 

 

2020 Condé Nast Traveler rankings

The world's leading emerging tourist destination for 2022

 

World Travel Awards 2021

13th-ranked city among worldwide destinations working towards more sustainable tourism

 

Global Destination Sustainability Index 2023

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