Hej!
In Lyon, you can visit the Fourvière hill, downstairs of it, is the "vieux Lyon" (old city). On the top of this hill, you have a very beautiful view of the city and the Saône river.
Every december 8th, takes place the beautiful "fête des lumières" during which everyone put a paper lantern on his window in memory of the Virgin.
You can also visit "La Croix Rousse"...for further informations :
Accueil - Site Officiel de la Ville de Lyon
Have a nice trip and welcome in France!
Julien