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The chief municipality of the Rhône Alpes district, Lyon is lies between two dominant, winding rivers, Rhône and Saône Rivers. The business centre of the district, it is the culinary capital of France.
Positioned between Paris and Marseille, Lyon is a conurbation in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region. After Paris, Lyon is the second-largest metropolitan area in France and is the complete essence of gastronomical France. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well the commercial hub of the region.
The city boasts an affluence of momentous and cultural tourist attractions. Lyon features numerous Renaissance-style buildings and classical French architecture. Landmarks around the city of Lyon include fountains, churches, Roman ruins, spectacular towers and wall murals. Visit Lyon's Place des Terreaux and observe its picturesque centerpiece, the 19th-century fountain, Bartholdi Fountain. See the Tour Métallique, explore the 18th-century building neo-classical Lyon Opera House, Cathédrale St. Jean and the spectacular Place Bellecour home to the French king, Louis XIV monument. Look at the 7-storey Fresque des Lyonnais which boast several must see murals. Get a thrill from walking in the maze of narrow passage ways called Traboules de la Croix Rousse. Visit the hilltop amphitheatre, Ampithéâtre Gallo Romain on the summit of Fourvière. See how silk is manufactured at the Atelier de Soierie then visit the Institut Lumière. Discover the 19th-century Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière church which highlights a blend of architectural styles such as medieval, oriental and neo-classical influences. While there enjoy some panoramic views of Lyons from the basilica's Tour de l'Observation. Explore Lyon’s many musems and galleries such as the Musée des Tissus, Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Musée de l'Imprimerie et de la Banque. Musée Historique de Lyon, the Musée d'Art Contemporain and Musée des Beaux Arts are also a must. Visit the popular Aquarium du Grand Lyon and explore Lyon’s marine life. After a day of sightseeing, relax at the Parc de la Tête de l'Or, Parc des Hauteurs, Jardin Rosa Mir and Jardin du Rosaire among others. Play a little golf or indulge it the famous French cuisine that is accessible at almost every corner.
Visit Lyons during events and festivities like Festival of Lights, Ciné O'Clock British Film Festival, Documentary Shorts Festival, Original Hip-Hop Festival, Lyon Baroque Music Festival, Y Salsa Festival and International New Generation Film Festival.
Stay at one of Lyon’s beautiful charming accommodations all within limits of the major attractions such as Hôtel la Cour des Loges, Villa Florentine and Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache.
Lyon Hotel and Attractions Guides
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Top Lyon Hotels
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Top Lyon Attractions
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Amberieux Bagnols Belleville (France) Bessenay Beynost Bourg-en-Bresse Bourgoin-Jallieu Brignais Bron Caluire-et-Cuire Chaintre Chanas Chaponnay Charbonnieres-les-Bains Chassagny Chasse-sur-Rhone Chassieu Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne Chonas-l'Amballan Colombier-Saugnieu Condrieu Corbas Craponne Creches-sur-Saone Dardilly Decines-Charpieu Ecully Epinouze Feyzin Fleurie
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Lyon Resources
Official Website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website http://www.lyon.fr Festival of Lights Website http://www.lumieres.lyon.fr/ Ciné O'Clock British Film Festival http://www.cineoclock.com/ Documentary Shorts Festival Website http://www.docencourts.com/ Original Hip Hop Festival Website http://www.loriginal-festival.com Y Salsa Festival Website http://www.y-salsa.com
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