La Cour des Loges, Lyon

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...fixé à 23,5 mbj. "L'Opep pompe déjà 2,3 mbj de plus que ses quotas", souligne-t-il. "Or, à l'exception notable de l'Arabie saoudite et peut-être des Emirats arabes unis et du Koweït, les pays membres produisent à pleine capacité", ajoute-t-il. "Certains, comme l'Indonésie, sont même devenus des importateurs nets de pétrole". "Le marché a conscience des limites de l'Opep et l'Organisation n'arrive plus à les impressionner avec sa rhétorique", ajoute M. Perrin. Vendredi, la proposition saoudienne de relèvement des quotas avait eu un effet immédiat sur le marché de New York, où le brut était repassé sous le cap des 40 dollars US le baril. Mais les cours sont repartis à la hausse lundi et restaient fermes mardi. "Les prix devraient rester à leur niveau actuel au moins jusqu'à la fin de l'année", selon M. Perrin. "La hausse de la demande... Read review

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Advantages: It's beauty
Disadvantages: The pollution

...were killed for the pleasure of the Roman crouds (esp. Christians). On the eastern side of the Rhône you will find the more recent neighborhoods of Lyon and also the great Parc de la Tête d'Or with it's zoo and rose garden. The Part-Dieu neighborhood houses one of Europe's largest shopping malls. There are many museums: the fine arts museum, the contemporary arts museum, the Résistance and Deportation museum (WW2) to name a few. Food Lyon is a great place for eating. There are many specialties such as the Andouillette (porc intestins, it's better than it sounds), the quenelles, cochonailles (porc), cervelle de Canuts (sour cheese cream), bugnes (pastry) etc. etc. etc. The city is still perpetuating the tradition of the cullinary arts. You can't miss the bouchons lyonnais: the traditional restaurants. Studies There are four... Read review

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Advantages: History, culture and good food
Disadvantages: Industrial backdrop

...and a resplendent Musee Des Beaux Arts which is housed in a 17th century Abbey. Look out for the underground carparks that were co-designed by architects and artists, great fun. Since 1985 Lyon has been desperately trying to improve self-image and reputation, so a lot of money has been invested into the lighting of the city. This has worked wonders and as you stroll along the banks of the Saone at night, looking for a nice restaurant, (of which there are many,) you will appreciate the effort.... Read review

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