Places to visit in Lyon

Visitors to the Rhone Alpes region will find plenty to do in Lyon, the second largest metropolitan area in France after the capital.

The old town is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation World Heritage site and features magical courtyards and alleyways as well as stunning monuments.

Those who buy property in the city will be able to explore the numerous restaurants in the town, of which there are more than 1,500, according to France Guide.

Architecturally, the city is beautiful with some fantastic old buildings throughout - about 300 of which are illuminated each night.

Those who visit the city should make sure they do not miss out on a trip to the Maison de la Danse, where the finest choreographic arts are on display.

Some 400 dance companies - ranging from modern to classical - have performed at the venue over the last 15 years, according to 10best.com.

While checking out the cultural richness of the town, those who own property in Lyon might wish to visit the National Opera House of Lyon, which seats 1,200 people.

Those who need greenery and plantlife will not be short of places to visit in the city.

The Jardin des Plantes is a popular destination for horticulturalists, with its greenhouses and exotic plants, while the Jardin du Rosaire is ideal for a leisurely evening stroll through beautiful surroundings.

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