Lyon Tips

Tip on : Lyon - 2 years ago

Sadly, as most tourist pass through Lyon, on their way from/to Paris, this beautiful town does not get the credit it deserves... But maybe that is also part of its authenticity as it is not as crammed with tourists...
The old town, the roman ruins, the huge Basilica perched atop the hill, the lively center, the intriguing "traboules" (tunnels through the blocks linking the old streets through superb medieval courtyards) are enough to spend a couple of days in the town.
What's more, some districts like The slopes are full of nooks and crannies where you can discover some alternative places which are a lot of fun to hang out at (boardgame cafes, chicha places...) and to be remembered : Lyon is the capital of gastronomy. In my eyes, one of 5 stops that must not be missed in France...
Paris is beautiful but it is not France, more like a tourist living museum.
Lyon is much more representative of France.

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Matteo N. says:
Sep 22, 2009
I am totally agree with you. Of course, Paris is one of th emost beautifull city in the world, it is an open-air museum, but as a city to live in Lyon is unbeatable in France (tip for foreign student). It got a really nice architectural patrimoine with the renaissance Vieux Lyon (good place to visit on day time, but better to drink it on night time), a nice city center (the presqu'ile) and everything is at human size, you can cross the city by bike in 40 mn!
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