Top Attractions in Lyon, Episode 113

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Category: Lyon Area

Lyon is on the Rhone Valley and the second largest city in France. It is famous for its gastronomy and economic dynamism. But what is it like as a visitor? How much time should you plan to stay? What are the top attractions in Lyon? 

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Discussed in this Episode

• Musings on how to select a hotel in a large city [2:43]
• Answers to a listener question on health care in France [11:50]
• The 6 most salient points in the history of Lyon [27:28]
• The capital of the Roman Gaul [31:04]
• Commercial hub during the Renaissance [35:36]
• Lyon under the French Revolution and Napoleon [38:41]
• Jacquard weave [40:19]
• Frères Lumière [41:29]
• Lyon and the Resistance [42:06]
• Booking a tour at the Tourist Office on Place Bellecour [46:00]
• Traboules [46:46]
• Bouchons and Lyon Gastronomy (some we loved others not so much!) [51:30]
• La Fourvière Basilica [55:13]
• Night-life in Lyon [1:06:57]
• The Alps and the Auvergne are nearby! [1:10:32]

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Recommended in this Episode

Hotels Recommended in this Episode: Annie stayed at the Ibis Styles Lyon Part-Dieu. It was clean, comfortable, quiet (despite the proximity to the main train station) , the breakfast buffet was good, the staff professional, and the nearest tram station is right across the street. We'd stay there again!

We also recommend this hotel because it is a great value and centrally located.

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Category: Lyon Area