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    ExploreFranceLyon

    Lyon

    Lyon
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    Rich in history, populated by millions, intersected by two rivers, situated in France's beautiful Rhone-Alps region; kinda makes you wonder why Paris gets all the attention, doesn't it? Once a center of silk production in Europe, modern day Lyon is replete with remnants of past mystique and greatness, including the magnificent 12th century Cathedral St. Jean Baptiste, a network of once-secret passages known as traboules and UNESCO World Heritage status. Heck, there's even a Roman amphitheater to check out.

    But while its history is certainly worth exploring, contemporary Lyon comes equipped with all the trimmings of a well rounded, 21st century metropolis. Fine arts and architectural museums settle in comfortably next to La Part-Dieu (one of Europe's largest shopping complexes) and barge-clubs on the Rhone, and all easily accessible thanks to the city's 43-station metro system. Then there's the food; that distinctive, world renowned Lyonnaise cooking that drives all the ladies wild. Yep - there's so much to tempt you within the city that you just might forget to check out what good old French geography has in store just beyond the city lines.

    But what an array of adventures there are to tackle. Hikers will revel in an almost limitless supply of nearby and relatively nearby parks, including Parc du Pilat and the beautiful Massif des Bauges. Head further west and here come the Alps: those towering peaks that, come winter, will be covered in all the snow you could ask for, making Lyon a choice home base for ski and snowboard getaways as well. Throw in some great river rafting opportunities on the Isere or the Adreche Gorge (a little further out) and a few nights spent dancing to some of the country's hottest bands and DJ's, and you'll remember why you decided not to spend your French holiday confined to the capital.

    Lyon: Office of Tourism Official Website

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    • Massif des Bauges, Adventures, Lyon, France
      Massif des Bauges
      SkiingSnowboardingHikingBikingCavingCampingWaterfalls
    • Isere River Rafting, Adventures, Lyon, France
      Isere River Rafting
      RaftingKayaking
    • Val d Isere, Adventures, Lyon, France
      Val d Isere
      SkiingSnowboardingHikingBiking
    • Chartreuse Nature Park, Adventures, Lyon, France
      Chartreuse Nature Park
      SkiingSnowboardingHikingBikingClimbingCavingUnique Adventures
    • Parc Naturel Regional du pilat, Adventures, Lyon, France
      Parc Naturel Regional du pilat
      SkiingSnowboardingHikingBikingKayakingCamping
    • Lake Geneva, Adventures, Lyon, France
      Lake Geneva
      Scuba DivingSnorkelingWater SportsBoatingSwimming
    • Gorges de l Ardeche, Adventures, Lyon, France
      Gorges de l Ardeche
      HikingKayakingCampingUnique AdventuresSwimming
    • Annecy, Adventures, Lyon, France
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      Annecy Submitted by JPaul
      HikingBikingKayakingWater SportsCliff JumpingLeisureSwimming
    • Gadagne Museum Hidden Garden, Culture, Lyon, France
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      Gadagne Museum Hidden Garden Submitted by MarionM
      MuseumLeisureCafe
    • Fourviere Hill, Culture, Lyon, France
      Fourviere Hill
      HikingHistoricalPlazaSpiritualArchitectural LandmarkBarRestaurant
    • Old City, Culture, Lyon, France
      Old City
      MuseumHistoricalPlazaArchitectural LandmarkNeighborhoodBarArtsCafeRestaurant
    • Parc de la Tete d Or, Culture, Lyon, France
      Parc de la Tete d Or
      BikingLeisurePark
    • Cathedral St John, Culture, Lyon, France
      Cathedral St John
      HistoricalSpiritualArchitectural Landmark
    • Passage Thiaffait and the Village des Createrus, Culture, Lyon, France
      Passage Thiaffait and the Village des Createrus
      HistoricalPlazaArtsCafe
    • Place des Terreaux, Nightlife & Cuisine, Lyon, France
      Place des Terreaux
      MuseumPlazaArchitectural LandmarkNeighborhoodBarPubLive Music
    • Rue Merciere, Nightlife & Cuisine, Lyon, France
      Rue Merciere
      NeighborhoodBarPubLocal Food
    • Vieux Lyon, Nightlife & Cuisine, Lyon, France
      Vieux Lyon
      NeighborhoodBarPubClub
    • Barge District, Nightlife, Lyon, France
      Barge District
      BarPubClubLive Music
    • Les Halles de Lyon, Cuisine, Lyon, France
      Les Halles de Lyon
      Local FoodRestaurantMarket
    • Rue des Marronniers, Cuisine, Lyon, France
      Rue des Marronniers
      NeighborhoodLocal FoodRestaurant
     
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