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Lyon - a literary and artistic splendor on the banks of the Rhone River.

Reminiscence of the old city, secluded feelings in the stone streets🏰. Fuwei Panorama, overlooking the scenery on the top of the mountain🌄. Appreciate the charm of the art gallery and let your soul wander in the paintings🖼️. Explore the food in the restaurant and be intoxicated by the aroma 🍷. 📍Detailed address Lyon is located in southeastern France, on the Bouchesque Peninsula at the confluence of the Saône and Rhone rivers. 🚘Transportation Tips ✈️External transportation: Lyon has an international airport with direct flights to many major cities in Europe. From Paris, it only takes about 2 hours to get to Lyon by TGV high-speed train. 🚇City transportation: Lyon has a well-developed public transportation network, including subways, trams and buses. You can buy a Tcl transportation card for unlimited rides within the specified time. You can also rent a bike from one of the Vélo'v bike rental stations throughout the city and enjoy the river and city views. You can choose to take the cable car or hike up the mountain to get to Fourvière Hill. 🍽Food recommendations 🍲 Lyonnaise sausage: It has a mellow taste and is often paired with bread and local wine. 🍲Prestel cake: sweet bread with almond icing and raisins. 🍲Onion soup: Rich onion soup with golden cheese. 🍲Bresse Chicken: Bresse chicken is selected as the main ingredient, stuffed with black truffle slices, wrapped with pig bladder and slow-cooked at low temperature. 🍲Lyon oysters: plump and sweet in taste, can be paired with lemon juice. 📸Must-see attractions 🎬Fourvière Hill: Notre-Dame de Fourvière on the hill has a unique architectural style, combining Byzantine and Gothic elements. The interior is gorgeously decorated and offers a panoramic view of the city of Lyon. 🎬Old Lyon: One of the largest Renaissance old towns in Europe, the narrow streets are lined with colorful old buildings and many specialty shops. The astronomical clock of the Saint-Jean Cathedral is a highlight. 🎬Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon: It has a rich collection, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman artifacts and paintings and sculptures from the European Middle Ages, Renaissance and modern times. Ancient Egyptian mummies and Rodin's sculptures are important collections. 🎬 Confluence: Located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, there is the modern Lyon Confluence Museum, surrounded by restaurants, cafes and shops. 🏠Recommended nearby attractions 📍Parc de la Terellier: The largest urban park in France, you can rent a boat to cruise the lake or ride a bike along the winding paths to enjoy the natural scenery. 📍Institut Lumiere: A great place for film lovers to learn about the invention of the movie projector, watch classic movies and attend special events such as movie concerts. ✨Game experience ✅Lyon has a profound historical and cultural heritage, and walking through it feels like traveling back to the Middle Ages. There are many delicious foods here to satisfy your taste buds. You can also visit a silk workshop and learn about the silk making process. ✅If you go there in winter, catch the Lyon Light Festival, the whole city will be transformed into a canvas of light and shadow, which will bring a shocking and unique experience.
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Posted: Dec 1, 2024
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