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A former 14th-century stronghold and now a member of the association of France's Most Beautiful Villages, Yvoire bears its heritage with pride and elegance. Whatever the season, come and discover the treasures of this medieval town on the shores of Lake Geneva.Once a fishing village on the shores of Lake Geneva, this medieval town is now a must-see tourist attraction. Valuable 14th-century remains remain: gates, ramparts, castle, square tower... You'll also notice the splendid gleaming bulbous bell tower of Saint Pancrace church. To the delight of visitors, the medieval town can be visited on foot. Take a leisurely stroll through the narrow streets and discover Yvoire's pretty stone houses and two harbors. Throughout your visit, you'll enjoy beautiful views over the lake. You'll also have the pleasure of finding the Jardin des Cinq Sens, inspired by the poetic atmosphere of medieval labyrinths. Several intimate gardens with evocative names invite you to awaken your senses and discover new things: the garden of taste, smell, touch... For further information, don't hesitate to contact the tourist office on the town hall square. On the lake side, depending on the season, you can enjoy a variety of activities: - guided cruises aboard the Odina, Lake Geneva's first hybrid passenger boat - theme cruises or lake tours with Compagnie Générale de Navigation - wake sessions, towed buoys, apéro boat, private cruises... with Get Up Wake Club - a small beach in Yvoire to cool off on during your visit You'll find plenty of boutiques, designers, galleries, restaurants, hotels and self-catering accommodation on site. The village is freely accessible all year round. If you'd like to take your visit a little further, both are a 20-minute walk from the medieval town: - Nernier, the pearl of Lake Geneva, a pretty village of colorful houses with poets' phrases inscribed in the stone. For a romantic lakeside getaway. - Domaine de Rovorée - La Châtaignière, a large natural walking area accessible from the voie verte. Forest with tall trees, paths along the lake, remains of an ancient medieval town and beautiful panoramic views.

Less than an hour from Lyon, explore the picturesque alleyways of the old town of Morestel by following this heritage trail along Rue Ravier. From St Symphorien church to the Medieval Tower, Morestel reveals all its secrets.The special light of Morestel has attracted many an artist... and the picturesque medieval setting of this ancient fortified village adds even more charm to its appeal. Morestel still boasts many traces of its historical past. Explore the alleyways of the upper part of the town, generally known as the "Old Town", and let the Heritage Trail guide you through the history of Morestel. Morestel grew at the foot of the rock on which the castle stands. The village was almost certainly surrounded by a rampart wall during the first half of the 14th century. There were two entrance gates, the Saint Symphorien gate, of which traces are still visible on the wall, and the Murine gate, at the other end of the village's shopping street, called "Grande Vie" (from the latin word "via", meaning road). This street was renamed "Rue Ravier" in 1945. Outside the castle walls, two districts developed near these gates. Within the enclosure, a profusion of houses, some of them backing onto the rampart wall, as well as barns and parks were built, along with the so-called "Fortified Manor Houses" of the local nobility

To be seen only with a guide ! From the entrance, great view on the Arve Valley. A door closes the entrance. A lot of marvellous natural sculptures can be discovered: "Salle des Cloches" or "Salle du Voile de la Mariée"...

427 ha, that is 10 % of the city of Lyon, were classified UNESCO world heritage on December 5th, 1998.Founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. as the capital of the Three Gauls, the city has continued to play a major role in Europe's political, cultural and economic development ever since, and is vividly illustrated by its urban fabric and the many fine historic buildings from all periods. In all, 500 hectares have been listed and in particular four districts which superbly represent Lyon's history. Fourvière, the first of the historical sites, gives us a very accurate idea of the ancient world in Lyon thanks to its Gallo-Roman site. Old Lyon is a magnificent mediaeval and Renaissance district. La Croix-Rousse was listed for its industrial heritage, concerned mainly with the silk industry. Finally, the Presqu'île area features an architectural style typical of the 19th century. UNESCO chose Lyon as this is a city which has been faithfully preserved throughout the years. Nothing has been destroyed in these districts.

La ville de Lyon vous propose un voyage à travers le temps et l’art de vivre à la Française. De la gastronomie au Patrimoine Historique en passant par la lumière et la soie, la ville possède de nombreux atouts qui en font une destination idéale.- Lyon Patrimoine Mondial Théâtre de plus de 2000 ans d’Histoire, la ville possède un remarquable patrimoine culturel et a permis d’inscrire 500 ha de centre-ville au Patrimoine Mondial de l’Unesco. - Capitale de la Gastronomie Française Lyon est une référence en matière d’art culinaire. Elle compte une douzaine de restaurants étoilés au Guide Michelin et plus de 1600 restaurants : « Bouchons » (restaurants typiques), bistrots, etc. - Une vie culturelle dense Lyon possède de nombreux musées, comme le Musée Lumière (où le cinématographe fût inventé par les Frères Lumière) et le Musée des Tissus (retraçant 2000 ans d’histoire du textile). Des événements rythment la ville toute l’année, à l’image des Biennales d’Art Contemporain et de la Danse, du Grand Lyon Film Festival et de la Fête des Lumières. - Lyon et la Soie C’est à Lyon qu’a été créé le métier à tisser mécanique. L’activité de soie reste importante grâce à de nombreux ateliers toujours actifs. - Ville Lumière Lyon entretient depuis le 8 décembre 1852 des liens privilégiés avec la lumière associée à la tradition populaire et a même propulsé cette fête traditionnelle en un événement international appelé la Fête des Lumières.

It is since 1964 the 1st conservation area of France and one of the vastest groups Renaissance of Europe, 24 ha. At the foot of the slopes of the hill of Fourvière since V °, there is of medieval period an archaeological garden towards the cathedral.During the Renaissance, its peak, neighborhoods are organized around three religious buildings: in the south, Saint George with the craftsmen; central location, Saint John, area of the upper clergy and aristocracy; in the north, Saint Paul district of the "bourgeoisie", financial and commercial center. Large families of Italian bankers and merchants have established themselves, by building sumptuous residences. In 1960, the Old Lyon was in a sad state. Many buildings were threatened and urban projects planned destruction and mutilation. Thanks to the action of the State ( André Malraux, Minister of Culture ), the association "Renaissance Vieux Lyon" and the City, Old Lyon was the first French Quarter "safeguarded area" in 1964. * Rue Saint Jean, 368 m long, and place Saint Jean 2548 m². * The House Turquet impasse Turquet in St-Georges, the oldest house in Lyon (1524), with wooden balconies * The Moorish House, in the corner of quai Fulchiron and avenue A. Max, the most recent of the Old Lyon, built in 1845 by Pierre Bossan. * A kernel without staircase, 10 rue Lainerie * Hotel Bullioud: in the courtyard, fallopian gallery of Philibert Delorme, 8 rue Juiverie * The Government House, 2 place du Gouvernement * Hotel Laurencin: spiral staircase, 24 rue St-Jean * Hotel Paterin or Maison Henri IV, 4 rue Juiverie * The House of Antoine Groslier of Servière, 11 rue Juiverie * The House Baronat, 22 ure Juiverie * The House of Chamarier: sink of Philibert Delorme, 37 rue St Jean * The Maison du Crible with the Tour Rose, 16 rue du Boeuf * The House Dugas or the House of the Lions, 23 rue Juiverie * La Maison Le Viste, 27 rue St Jean * The House of Mourguet, 2 place St Paul * The House Thomassin, 2 place du Change