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Lyon - The Old and the New

We took a "Hop On-Hop Off" bus tour around Lyon to make use of the partial day (and night) we spent there. It is the third largest city in France with a great deal of industry so a city with a blend of the old and new. It appeared to us that there were many young professionals in the city. Lyon has a reputation for excellent food and we certainly found that to be the case. We had a well-presented and delicious meal at a downtown brasserie called the Espace Brasserie. Lyon is also known for its silk industry which began in the 19th century.
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Lyon is situated at the confluence of the mighty Rhone River and smaller Saone River (pictured here).
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Lyon is situated at the confluence of the mighty Rhone River and smaller Saone River (pictured here).

  • Lyon is situated at the confluence of the mighty Rhone River and smaller Saone River (pictured here).
  • Depicting the confluence of the mighy Rhone River and Saone River.
  • Lyon has been luring people to the area since the Roman times (B.C). Here is a blending of the ancient and modern.
  • The massive Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere on a hill overlooking Lyon.
  • The basilica.
  • Atop the Basilica.
  • An interesting tower.
  • One of a seven story mural on a building in Lyon. This depicts loom inventor Joseph-Marie-Jacquard for the silk industry.
  • Beautiful artwork on a building in the silk district (Croix Rousse) of Lyon. Silk has been a major industry in Lyon since the 1800's.
  • In the silk district.
  • The old and the new. Lyon is a progressive city with much industry and therefore many young people. It is the third largest city in France.
  • Outdoor cafe table in Lyon. The food in Lyon has a reputation as being some of the best in France. Our evening meal at the Espace Brassere was certainly one of the best of the trip.
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  • An interesting spiral stairs.
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