Lyon enjoys a great location – what better place to build a city than at the confluence of two of France’s most graceful rivers, the Rhône and the Saône – and its history stretches back to Roman times, but France’s second city is best loved for the here and now: for food, fashion and culture. In addition to its Renaissance architecture, Lyon has a thriving arts scene, a fine opera house, a slew of museums and monuments, superb shopping and, best of all, some of the country’s true gourmet tables.