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Lyon

Lyon stands as a culinary mecca with its bouchons serving up traditional Lyonnais fare. The city's historic Old Town, with its narrow cobblestone streets, reveals architectural gems like the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the traboules—hidden passageways that weave through the city. As day turns to night, Lyon's enchanting atmosphere is heightened, casting a magical glow upon its timeless beauty.

Must-see attractions in Lyon

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

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Interiors in Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica on 15 Dec 2015, paintings and details of Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica, Lyon, France

Parc de la Tête d'Or

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View of the Grande Serres or large greenhouse of the Parc de la Tete d'or garden in Lyon, France

Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

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Ruins of the Ancient Theatre of Fourviere hill in Lyon France

Musée des Confluences

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Musee des Confluences in Lyon, France

Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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Morning view on the saint John cathedral with woman walking on the square in the old town of Lyon city

Mur des Canuts

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"Mur des Canuts" (1987) in the Croix-Rousse district. The huge mural is a realistic painting of a Lyon scene, part of the "Cite de Creation".

Place des Terreaux

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City Hall on Place des Terreaux in Lyon, France

Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

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Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse market in Lyon, France

Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls

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Amphitheater of the Three Gauls in Fourviere above Lyon France

Musée des Beaux-Arts

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