Tessin La Demi Lune is a suburb of the famed second city of France, Lyon. Located in the Rhone-Alps region to the east of the country, it sits near the A6 and A7 autoroutes, making it a convenient base for touring the surrounding areas as well as the delights of Lyon itself.

For daytrips outside the city, cheap car hire at Tessin La Demi Lune is recommended, with two companies, Carhire 3000 and 121 Carhire France providing a downtown pick-up point for online bookings. After completing your car hire in Tessin La Demi Lune, the centre of Lyon is just a few minutes’ drive away.

Food, fashion and culture are the focus in Lyon, contrasting comfortably with its 2000 year history. Its medieval districts, famed for their silk production, now form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and include stunning old buildings and narrow, winding streets. Many festivals and concerts are held throughout the year.

The city is a shoppers’ paradise, with everything from upscale designer boutiques to a giant flea-market offering everything from antiques to second-hand goods. Lyon is famous as the gourmet capital of France, so expect delicious lunches, dinners, wines, cheeses, rich desserts and morning snacks at restaurants all over the city.

Lyon is at the heart of the Beaujolais wine area, with car rental in Tessin La Demi Lune a great way to travel through the lush countryside to the vineyards, passing through ancient villages with golden stone houses. The Beaujolais mountains provide spectacular views of the plains, rivers and chateaux.