Lyon City Guide

Country France

National Capital Paris

Language French

Currency Euro

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France’s second biggest city is renowned first and foremost as a gastronomic capital. Set in lovely landscape between two hills; Croix-Rousse and Fourviere and two rivers; the Rhone and the Saone, Lyon boasts a wealth of fabulous architecture and historical buildings. Having shot to the forefront of the silk industry in the early 19th century it has since also earned a reputation as something of a fashion capital. Gateway to the Rhone Valley, Lyon is a perfect base from which to explore both the Rhone Alpes and the vineyards of the Cotes du Rhone; moreover the beaches of Provence are also within easy reach.

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