Car Hire in Lyon Centre Garibaldi - IKC - Mini guide to Lyon Centre Garibaldi - IKC

Lyon is one of France's most historically rich cities. The city has deep roots in French history and thus boasts a myriad of Renaissance architecture and culturally relevant heritage sites. The ancient French town first prospered as a centre for silk trading centuries ago. The silk traders who grew prosperous in the region are responsible for the city's luxurious Renaissance-style architecture still present today. Today, Lyon is a known for industry and is home to the main offices for Interpol. With car rental at Lyon Centre Garibaldi - IKC, a central location near the river, most the city's main points of interest can be easily reached.

In the oldest sections of the city, situated underneath the hill of Fourvière, visitors can enjoy strolls through winding streets which maze around the city. Most notable is rue St-Jean, a large street closed off to motorists which boasts the region's largest walking market. From rue St-Jean head over to the Cathédrale St-Jean also in the older part of town. Also in this area are two excavated theatres which date back to Roman occupation of the area.

With car hire at Lyon Centre Garibaldi - IKC drive up Garibaldi street to reach the city's largest park, Parc de la TĂŞte d'Or. Situated to the north of the city nearby the river, the national park houses ponds, rose and botanical gardens, and offers play equipment and a modest zoo for children.

Travelling outside of Lyons, visitors will also find beautiful, sprawling countryside which makes for good day trips out of the city. The Monts du Lyonnais, a mountain range southwest of Lyons, offers lush forestry and is known for its expanse of cherry orchards. The range also is home to various, quaint villages which are less likely to be cluttered with tourists like the city. With cheap car hire at Lyon Centre Garibaldi - IKC the mountain range and villages can be explored in one day, with plenty of time to head back to the city to enjoy its vibrant nightlife.

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