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Lyon
Located in East-central France,
Lyon is the third largest city in the country
(after Paris and Marseille),
and together with its suburbs and satellite towns, forms the second
largest metropolitan area in France (after
the Paris metropolitan area).
As of
2007,
Lyon had an estimated population of 470,000.
Key Facts about Lyon
Here are some facts about Lyon:
- Lyon is located in East-central France.
- Lyon is the third largest city in the country
(after Paris and Marseille),
and when combined with its suburbs and satellite towns, forms the second
largest metropolitan area in France (after
the Paris metropolitan area).
- As of
2007,
Lyon had an estimated population of 470,000.
- The name Lyon is derived from the Celtic god, Lugoves.
- People from Lyon are known as Lyonnais.
- Lyon has reputation as being the capital of gastronomy of France.
- Each year, on December 8th,
and for the following four days, a festival of lights, known as
Fête des Lumières is held in Lyon. As a result, Lyon is sometimes known
as the "Capital of Lights". The origin of the festival lies in a legend that
tells of the Virgin Mary saving the city from plague - the festival celebrates
the consecration of Lyon to the Virgin Mary.
- Lyon is also known for its long association with the cinema.
Auguste and Louis Lumière invented cinematographe in Lyon/
- Lyon has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Books about Lyon
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By Paul den Arend
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Paperback (36 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Vieux Lyon is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in France. It is the second biggest renaissance area in Europe after Venice. This area alone makes it worth to visit Lyon. The hidden courtyards and secret passageways of Vieux Lyon makes a little guidebook indispensable. In this book I will take you on a walk through the neighborhood and show you all the beautiful and interesting places. My name is Paul. I am a tour guide and currently living in Lyon. I guide groups around here. I hope you enjoy this lovely walk through Vieux Lyon. |
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By Crystal Stewart
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Paperback (66 pages)
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Enjoy your trip to France with the Lyon Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.
The Quick Trips to France Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination of Lyon.
So don't waste time! We give you sharp facts and opinions that are accessible to you quickly when in Lyon. Like the best and most famous sightseeing attractions & fun activities (including Old City, Croix-Rousse District, Lyon River Cruises, Lyon Business District, Bonaparte Bridge, Contemporary Art Center, City Hall, Tete d’Or Park, Silk Workers House (Maison des Canuts), Water City (Rhone River Museum), Museums in Lyon, Fine Arts Museum, African Museum of Lyon, Henri-Malartre Museum, Gallo-Roman Civilization Museum, Modern Art Museum), where to experience the local culture, great local restaurant choices and accommodation for the budget-minded. Where to shop until you drop, party the night away and then relax and recover!
Also included is information about the typical weather conditions in Lyon, Entry Requirements, Health Insurance, Travelling with Pets, Airports & Airlines in France, Currency, Banking & ATMs, Credit Cards, Reclaiming VAT, Tipping Policy, Mobile Phones, Dialling Code, Emergency numbers, Public Holidays in France, Time Zone, Daylight Savings Time, School Holidays, Trading Hours, Driving Laws, Smoking Laws, Drinking Laws, Electricity, Tourist Information (TI), Food & Drink Trends, and a list of useful travel websites.
The Lyon Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun - don't visit France without it!
Available in print and in ebook formats.
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By Brendan Kavanagh
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Paperback (72 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Lyon’s “Vieux Lyon” (Old Town) is a gourmand’s delight that is located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. This city of beautiful Renaissance houses is one of the most important in France and has many historical attractions to see including the Roman City and the Notre Dame de Fourviere Cathedral. The French Alps lie to the north of Provence and the French Riviera and are within easy to reach of Lyon, Geneva, Grenoble and Nice. The region is one of the most popular skiing destinations in the world and is called the “snow-capped roof” of Europe. The resort of Chamonix was the setting of the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The capital of the region is Grenoble, a city where the first stirrings of the French Revolution took place. Other towns of note include Annecy, with its beautiful backdrop of Lac d'Annecy and Briancon, the highest town in France. |
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By Lonely Planet, Alexis Averbuck, Kerry Christiani, Catherine Le Nevez & Regis St Louis
LONELY PLANET Paperback (444 pages)
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet's France's Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on uniquely encountering France by car. Featuring 38 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can get lost among the snowcapped Alps or taste your way around Champagne's hallowed vineyards, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's France's Best Trips: - Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout
- Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests
- Get around easily - 93 easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions
- Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Useful features - including Driving Problem Buster, Detours, and Link Your Trip
- Covers Paris, Normandy, Brittany, Breton Coast, Lyon, Nice, Cannes, St-Tropez, Chamonix, Marseille, Biarritz, St-Malo, Loire Valley, Auvergne, Provence, Alps, Lille and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's France's Best Trips is perfect for exploring France via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car. - Planning a French trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's France guide, our most comprehensive guide to France, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.
- Looking for a guide focused on Paris? Check out Lonely Planet's Paris guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer, or Pocket Paris, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -- Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times |
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