In Lyon, walking is an art of living! Le Parisien has declared Lyon the champion in the ranking of French metropolises where you can do everything on foot. This title has certainly added some skip to the confident steps of the Lyonnais.
Pedestrian mobility, a Lyonnais signature
The "quarter-hour city" is the term given by Le Parisien to this gem among French metropolises, and it has a reason: everything you need is just a 15-minute walk away. From work to the supermarket, from parks to cafes, Lyon makes everything within walking distance. Grégory Doucet, the city's green mayor, must surely be smiling to hear about this national recognition for Lyon's mobility. For him, it's a victory, one step closer to a greener and more connected city.
A transportation network that floats on water
The ranking not only celebrates pedestrian arteries, but also praises the Lyon public transport network as one of the best in the country. But Lyon is also the city where 33% of residents are executives, a city that breathes professional dynamism. 25% are employees, giving social diversity to the cobbled streets and lively squares. Walking in Lyon is immersing oneself in this diversity, discovering the varied facets of this city with a thousand faces. It is worth noting that Grenoble ranks 3rd, tied with Nancy.
