Musee des Tissus, Lyon

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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Advantages: getting aroung the city
Disadvantages: too much to see in a weekend

...I can't believe Lyon is not promoted more in the UK! We had the task of picking up a relative from the train station (Lyon Perrache) and so we decided to make a weekend of it. And what a weekend! The shopping, for a start is formidable, from the huge mall at Lyon Part Dieu to the small shops and department stores in the city. However, the buildings, architecture and sights of the city are quite something else. The massive squares in the city have to be the best in Europe. My favourite is in front of the Hotel de Ville. The building is magnificent and the square has decorative fountains and a huge fountain with four horses depicting the four great rivers of France. Adjacent to the hotel de ville is the Museum des Beaux arts with some very impressive pieces. This is just a short walk from the Opera House and also the old part of Lyon... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic food; Great wine; Wonderful service; Good value
Disadvantages: Absolutely none

...A little over ten years ago I was a student in Lyon, and as a 20-year old who thought he knew it all I spent the year in what is regarded (at least in the city) as the gastronomic capital of France without stepping foot in any of the more highly regarded restaurants. So when we were passing through and spending a couple of nights in Lyon last year the time had come to sample a true 'Bouchon' - a traditional Lyonnais restaurant. Cafe des Federations came highly recommended, and with the stern warning that it was virtually impossible to get a table without a booking. With this in mind we arrived early, so early in fact that the staff were quite happily sat at the back of the small, perfectly French, room smoking cigarettes and drinking red wine. The reception, however, was friendly and a couple of minutes later we were sat at a small... Read review

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