Hertz in Lyon
Lyon's original wealth was built on the silk trade, and today a more industrial economy means it???s the second richest city in France after Paris. Situated in the east of the country it's also where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet. In Roman times it was known as Lugdunum and many remains of the occupation still stand today. Lyon has staked a recent claim to be the gastronomic capital of France, with notable local dishes including sausages, duck p??t?? and roast pork. Lyon also sits in between two of France's greatest wine growing regions, with Côtes du Rhône to the south and Beaujolais to the north. Rent a car in Lyon and explore the rich rolling hills surrounding the city.
The city's main museum is the Musée des beaux-arts de Lyon, where you will find one of the largest and most impressive art galleries outside of Paris. Lyon also has many outdoor sights to see - from the beautiful renaissance quarter to the Tour Part-Dieu Skyscraper. There are also Roman remains of two different theatres. The Great Theatre was built in 15 BC and could hold 10,700 people, while the smaller Odeon had just 3,000 seats. Rent a car in Lyon and you'll also be free to discover the surrounding area and visit nearby towns like Montelimar, the traditional home of nougat.
