Lyon
The white basilica of Fourvière crowning its green hill, colourful houses along the quays, a stone bridge and a river boat on the Saône. Vivi is watching the boats from somewhere in the scene.
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Explore Lyon with Vivi
Every number on the poster is a real place. Vivi drew the map.
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Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Built at the end of the 1800s on top of Fourvière hill, the white basilica watches over the whole city. A golden statue of the Virgin Mary stands on the bell tower next to it.
Fourvière hill - 2
Vieux Lyon
One of Europe's largest Renaissance quarters, with colourful houses and secret passageways called traboules. It's part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
At the foot of Fourvière - 3
Bridges over the Saône
Stone and metal bridges link Vieux Lyon to the Presqu'île, the long strip of land between the Saône and the Rhône.
Pont Bonaparte - 4
River boats on the Saône
Boats cruise along the Saône past the quays of Vieux Lyon. Lyon is one of the rare cities built where two big rivers meet.
Quai Saint-Antoine
Lyon in three facts
Getting to Lyon the slow way
Lyon is about two hours from Paris by high-speed train and sits on the main rail line to the Alps and the Mediterranean.
- By trainLyon Part-Dieu and Perrache stations connect to Paris, Marseille, Geneva and Turin.
- By funicularTake the old funicular from Vieux Lyon up to Fourvière, no climbing needed.
- By bikeVélo'v bike-share stations and riverside cycle paths line both rivers.
- On footExplore the traboules of Vieux Lyon and the quays of the Saône.
Things to spot in the poster
Hang it up, then play "I spy" with these. And Vivi? We won't tell.
Questions parents ask
What size is the Lyon poster?
20×30 cm, printed and shipped to you. It costs A$30.
Is the poster printed and shipped?
Yes. We print your poster and post it to you, ready to hang.
Which landmarks are in the Lyon poster?
The poster shows Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Vieux Lyon, Bridges over the Saône and River boats on the Saône.
Where is Vivi hiding in the Lyon poster?
That's the game! Look closely, or play Find Vivi, our free seek-and-find game, to check your answer.
How can you get to Lyon without flying?
Lyon is about two hours from Paris by high-speed train and sits on the main rail line to the Alps and the Mediterranean. Lyon Part-Dieu and Perrache stations connect to Paris, Marseille, Geneva and Turin.
