Lyon
Lyon, conveniently located in Southern France, over the decades has come to be the third largest city in the country. It is only several hours from the seaside and its small winding stone-laid streets with almost the scent of the sea breeze offer a charming atmosphere for all visitors alike. It boasts a brilliant combination between delicious gastronomy and cinema. If you manage to come in the beginning of December, you can catch the Festival of Lights, a spectacular, unforgettable light show.Lyon offers all that a city could offer and more. There is much to be visited within the city perimeters not excluding the sites declared to be UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1998. It is located among some of the best of France’s wine-growing regions such as Beaujolais in the North and Cotes du Rohne in the South.
In addition, Lyon is known for many of its churches such as the Cathedral Saint-Jean, the Church of Ainay, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere and the Basilica of St-Martin-d'Ainay. For a majestic view of Lyon, it is recommended to pass by the Place Bellecour, a large plaza. If you visit the hillside near the Fourviere Basilica you will discover some pretty impressive Roman ruins. But at the end of the day, it is worth visiting the medieval quarter of town with its cobbled streets cluttered with shops and small restaurants spilling out onto the street.
Considered to be the rival of Paris, the city is the home to many important universities and colleges. It is also the perfect place to learn about the history of cinema, over a glass of wine. Lyon has played a prominent role in film with the grand invention of cinema at the end of the 19th century. Visitors can also see the Lumiere Musuem. The city is place swirling with different cultures that mix with the antique and traditional.