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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets (yes, the cobblestone kind). Explore this history in Vieux Lyon (one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighbourhoods) and Lyon's two Roman amphitheatres, which still stage rock concerts today. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area... more
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets (yes, the cobblestone kind). Explore this history in Vieux Lyon (one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighbourhoods) and Lyon's two Roman amphitheatres, which still stage rock concerts today. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travellers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. (When we say "interesting," we mean it.)
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“Overview of Lyon” Frommer's
“A taste of Lyon, France” latimes.com / Chicago Tribune
“Going To: Lyon” New York Times (free registration required)
“The fast track to Europe's hotspots” Guardian Unlimited / The Observer
“Vive la difference” canoe.ca / Toronto Sun
“Eight Vacations That Will Make You Smarter” Forbes.com
“Twenty Trips” Concierge.com / Condé Nast Traveler
“Top 10 cities for foodies” MSNBC.com / Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel
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“La plus belle ville de France” VirtualTourist.com
“Lyon, Tarascon, Arles, Les Saintes Maries-de-la-Mer” webhome.idirect.com
“Lyon Travel Information” Mother Earth Travel
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“Lyon- La ville de la Lumière! Lyon,the city of lig” VirtualTourist.com
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Au 14 Fevrier Vieux Lyon
Au 14 Fevrier Vieux Lyon
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Parc de la Tete d'Or
Parc de la Tete d'Or
4.5 of 5 stars 645 Reviews
Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
4.5 of 5 stars 600 Reviews
Musee des Miniatures et decors de cinema - Maison des Avocats
Musee des Miniatures et decors de cinema - Maison des Avocats
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets (yes, the cobblestone kind). Explore this history in Vieux Lyon (one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighbourhoods) and Lyon's two Roman amphitheatres, which still stage rock concerts today. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travellers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. (When we say "interesting," we mean it.) more »

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