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Bookmark or Share- 15 Best Things to Do in Lyon (France) - The Crazy TouristLyon is one large World Heritage Site, with a big renaissance old town, Roman ruins, historic industrial districts and the regal 19th-century Presqu’île quarter. The city was founded 2,000 years ago at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers, and built its fortune on the silk trade.
- Lyon | History, Population, Map, & Facts | BritannicaLyon, capital of both the Rhône département and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. It is the third largest city in France, after Paris and Marseille.
- Lyon - WikipediaLyon is the prefecture of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and seat of the Departmental Council of Rhône (whose jurisdiction, however, no longer extends over the Metropolis of Lyon since 2015). The capital of the Gauls during the Roman Empire, Lyon is the seat of an archbishopric whose holder bears the title of Primate of the Gauls.
- 10 best things you can only do in Lyon - Lonely PlanetHere she shares the best experiences you can find in Lyon. Offering everything from cinematic history to photogenic riverbanks to edgy art galleries, France’s culinary capital is more than just a pretty plate.
- Visit Lyon - Lyon Tourist OfficeLyon is bursting with culture and leisure activities. Whether you’re looking for museums, river cruises, bicycle outings or live music, there is something to please all tastes and ages. Experience the metropolitan area your own way.
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