Car Hire Lyon Bron Shell - Mini guide to Lyon Bron Shell

Lyon is one of France's oldest and largest cities. The city has a rich architectural and cultural history as it was one of the first to be founded under the nation. The ancient French city expanded centuries ago as a regional centre for silk traders, who built luxurious Renaissance-style buildings which can still be seen in the city today. Today Lyon is a hub for industry housing the headquarters for Interpol. With car hire at Lyon Bron Shell access the rest of the city's sites using the Route de Genas heading towards the river.

In the city's old town, situated below the hill of Fourvière, visitors can stroll along winding ancient streets including rue St-Jean, a larger street which is closed off to motorists and offers a walking market. Another site located in the older part of town is the Cathédrale St-Jean, and past the Renaissance cathedral are two Roman theatres which have been excavated and restored.

For fun activities with children or for those that enjoy the outdoors use car rental at Lyon Bron Shell to drive up D383 towards the river and visit Parc de la TĂŞte d'Or. Located in the northern region of the city, the park boasts several ponds, rose gardens, botanical gardens, as well as play equipment for small children, and modest zoo.

Lyon is also a great base from which to enjoy day trips to surrounding areas in the countryside. The Monts du Lyonnais, a short drive southwest of the city, is a beautiful range of mountains with rich forests and cherry orchards. The range also offers a few scattered villages that are usually free from the crowds of the city. With cheap car hire at Lyon Bron Shell several of these villages can be visited in one day.

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