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Lyon [9] is the second largest city in France, located in the Rhone-Alpes region, some 450 km south of Paris. Lyon is known as a gastronomic city with a vibrant cultural scene.
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- Theatres Romains de Fourviere, a Roman amphitheater.
- Tête d'Or Park, including zoo and botanical garden.
- Basilique de Fourvière (church) , nice view of the city
- Tour de Fourvière
- Place Bellecour - Europe's largest completely clear public square.
- Place des Terreaux
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- Get lost in the traboules. These intra-building passages link inner courtyards with the streets and are found mainly in "Vieux Lyon" (old Lyon) and on the Croix Rousse hill. They were first made for the use of the "canuts" (silk workers of the late XVIII to mid XIX century) so that the pieces of fabric could be moved from workshop to workshop without being spoiled by rain. They also were used as hiding places during the German occupation by the resistance members. Certain traboules are not open to the public because of security measures, but the city has made a point of keeping the most beautiful ones open during daytime hours.
- Visit the Old town (Vieux Lyon), which features well preserved medieval and renaissance buildings, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Go on a guided tour of the Croix-Rousse or Vieux Lyon. English speaking guides. Info from the tourist office at Bellcour
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In the traditional bouchons lyonnais you can usually eat and drink at a good price. Restaurants have their menus with prices displayed outside. The region around Lyon is generally considered to have some of the best food in all of France. For vegetarians, though, the choice might be limited.
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