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Lyon
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Lyon is France's gastronomic capital, with endless piggy-driven dishes and delicacies to savour, and a bounty of eateries in which to do so. Throw two mighty rivers, a couple of Roman amphitheaters and a generous dose of Renaissance architecture into the pot and the city is a sure-fire winner.
Commercial, industrial and banking powerhouse for the past 500 years, Lyon (aka Lyons) is the focal point of an urban area of almost two million people. Outstanding art museums, a dynamic cultural life, a busy clubbing and drinking scene, not to mention a thriving university and fantastic shopping, lend the city a distinctly sophisticated air. It's not surprising that the city of Lyon has been selected by UNESCO as a world heritage site since 1998.
Lyon is also a city of rivers and hills. You can cruise the rivers, or walk the river banks (just renovated). You can plunge into the city's hidden traboules (secret passageways that weave across the old city) or you can hop on one of the oldest funiculars railways in Europe to climb the hill of Fourviére to the Basilica for a spectacular view of the city and distant mountains.
Private Lyon Tour by Citroen 2CV
From USD $118.07
Discover Lyon in a truly original and personalized manner aboard your very own Citroen 2CV. This fascinating car and your knowledgeable chauffeur will lead you on a picturesque journey through beautiful Lyon taking in sites such as Place Bellecour, Gallo-Roman theaters and Le Theatre des Celestins.
Lyon Suggested Itineraries
As one of France's largest cities, Lyon serves up a plethora of events year-round. During the warmer months the major focus is, naturally, on enjoying the outdoors - Tout L'Monde Dehors and Les Nuits de Fourvière offer plenty of diverse open-air performances to take in.
Music and culture are on the menu at other festivals too, including a biennial art event that alternates with a dance extravaganza. And Lyon looks its loveliest at the wintry Fête des Lumières.
- Plan Lyon vacations on Yahoo! Travel
- Hotels in Lyon, France from PlanetWare
- Hotels in Lyon from HotelsCombined.com
