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A UNESCO World Heritage site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets. Originating as Lugdunum under the Roman Empire, it evolved into a center of silk production and later a Haussman-style industrial city. Travel through the ages with stops at the Roman theaters and Temple of Cybele on Fourvire Hill, the 19th-century Basilica of Fourvire and the cathedral Primatiale St-Jean. With notable sausage, poultry and other specialties, Lyon makes a delicious base for exploring the... more » A UNESCO World Heritage site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets. Originating as Lugdunum under the Roman Empire, it evolved into a center of silk production and later a Haussman-style industrial city. Travel through the ages with stops at the Roman theaters and Temple of Cybele on Fourvire Hill, the 19th-century Basilica of Fourvire and the cathedral Primatiale St-Jean. With notable sausage, poultry and other specialties, Lyon makes a delicious base for exploring the Rhone region. « less
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“Great Hotel, Great Staff”

Grand Hotel des Terreaux

5 of 5 stars
Meylan
Rio de janeiro
Jan 2, 2009

Grand Hotel des Terreaux, Lyon, France Date: october 26, 2008 reviewer: Wanda Maia, Rio de janeiro, Brazil My aunt and I stayed at Grand Hotel des Terreaux for 6 days in october, 2008. We stayed...more

“A gem in vieux lyon”

Artelit

4 of 5 stars
sglefemtraveller
Toronto
Jan 1, 2009

I had no great expectations but what a pleasant surprise. Staying at Artelit made all the difference in my trip to Lyon. I was alone attending a conference at the Int'l Congress and I am so glad that...more

“our favorite restaurant in Lyon !”

Brasserie Elite

5 of 5 stars
LondonJuly
london
Dec 30, 2008

We went to lyon last wekend with close friends , eager to discover traditionnal Cuisine from Lyon. Our main advice : Ask local people and hotel receptionists for restaurants , avoid touristic...more

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