Lyon's pride (Lyon)

Member Name: peel.rebekah

Product:	Lyon
Date:	19/02/01 (49 review reads)
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Advantages: History

Disadvantages: Industry

Lyon has long suffered being the second largest city in France, continuously having to compete with the illustrious Paris. Be warned, first impressions of Lyon are not to be trusted - the abundance of factoriea, (the chemical corridor), the long, snaking motorways full of traffic and the overbearing greyness of the buildings - give yourself a chance to discover the real heart of this city.

The 'Old Town' is in the centre of the city, and here you can discover winding, narrow streets leading you to a collection of splendid Rennaisance buildings - long since demolished in most other parts of France. The landscape is really impressive, for those of you that know Paris, imagine St Germain pearched on top of Montmartre. To the west there is a stunning Gallo-Roman theatre that overlooks the Saone, and the city also boasts an opera house built in 1831 and a resplendent Musee des Beaux Arts, which is housed in a 17th century abbey. Also look out for the underground carparks that were co-designed by architects and artists - great fun.

Since 1985, Lyon has been receiving a face lift and 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 good restaurant, (of which there are many), you will appreciate the effort.

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