Lyon has long suffered being the second largest city in France, continuously having to compete with the illustrious Paris. Be warned, first impressions of Lyon are not to be trusted - the abundance of factories, (the chemical corridor,) the long, intertwined motorways full of traffic and the overbearing greyness of the buildings - give yourself a chance to discover the real heart of this city. The 'Old Town' lies in the centre of the city, and here you will find winding, narrow streets leading you to a splendid collection of Rennaissance buildings - long since demolished in other parts of France. The landscape is really impressive, for those of you who know Paris, imagine St Germain with the terrain of Montmartre. To the west there is a stunning Gallo-Roman theatre overlooking the Saone, the city also boasts an opera house built in 1831 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.
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I really like Lyon... perhaps because i lived in lyon during 17 years...
ilveusavoir 09.03.2003 12:10
Yes it's true I live in LYON, but now LYON is the third town after MARSEILLE, I 'll try to writte something different about my native town
pedro.13 12.09.2001 12:01
What a good promotion on my native city !!!! The food is very good, and the wine of the Rhône Valley are some of the best French wines (better than the Beaujolais that comes from the north of Lyon). THis city is wonderful, and the Lyonnais (people from Lyon) too. >pedro.13
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