Destination Weddings in Lyon

Celebrate your wedding in Lyon, the main city in the Rhône region.  Lyon, France’s third largest city is also commonly referred to as ‘France’s best kept secret’ and is a ‘must-do’ destination for many travellers because of the numerous attractions it offers to visitors.  Lyon is conveniently located just 2 hours from Paris by the high speed rail TGV.  There’s also a direct 6 hour flight from New York.  Lyon is a perfect base for you and your wedding guests to explore the entire Rhône region.

Recently elected as a UNESCO World Heritage City owing to its 2,000 year history, Lyon has the second largest Renaissance quarter in all of Europe.  Well preserved landmarks include the Gallo-Roman Amphitheater, the Croix-Rousse Hill which was the center of the silk industry in the 1800s,  as well as several churches dating back to as early as the 11th and 12 centuries.

Your wedding ceremony could be held in the main cathedral, St Jean Baptiste located in the heart of the old town section of Lyon.  Built between 1180 and 1480 the cathedral offers a perfect example of the transition from Roman to Gothic architecture.  It features an exceptional astronomical 15th century clock, superb stained glass windows and was the site of the marriage between Henry IV and Marie de Médicis in 1600. 

You couldn’t dream of a more ideal city for a wedding reception celebration.  Lyon is the gastronomy capital of France with several first class restaurants.  The city also features several excellent options for accommodations where you and your wedding guests could stay, including a fabulous luxury hotel in a series of interconnected houses built between the 14th and 17th centuries.

For a once in a lifetime event you want an exceptional place.  Lyon, with its world famous dining, rich architectural heritage and ideal location at the heart of the Rhône region, offers all you need for an unforgettable wedding.