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Overview
The third big city of France, Lyon is a bustling spot that features history, culture and art. Founded by the Romans in 43 BCE, the city boasts a compelling past, that can be seen in its myriad museums and art galleries. Dawning the modern veil of the 21st century – Lyon bears a magnificent character.
Suggested Duration - 2-3 days
What To Expect?
Walk through the renaissance coloured old quarters of Vieux Lyon, visit one of the great art galleries, including the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon. Do try the delicate quenelle – a refined fish dumpling entrée and later admire Lyon’s street art and click many selfies. For some fun, you can try exploring the hidden passageways of Clandestine traboules or dive into history at the Gallo Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourviere and picnic away with loved ones at the Parc de la Tête d’Or Park.
Tips
- Lyon is served by Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport.
- The best time to visit Lyon is from September to October when the autumn begins.
- Resorts and hotels are the preferred category of stays. However, prior booking is recommended to avail the best options.
Exploring a destination...
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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