A Mini Guide to Lyon

This guide is the perfect introduction to Lyon! It will cover a bit of the history and geography of the city, as well as giving you over 25 recommendations for Lyon, organized by neighborhood. What you'll get -Hotel recommendations for any budget -Tips for navigating transportation -Curated list of shops, museums, restaurants, and stops to check out -All you need to know for seeing Taylor Swift in Lyon!

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A bit of background

History

Lyon is the third largest city in France, after Paris and Marseille. It's located at the intersection of two rivers, the Rhône and the Saône, meaning a large portion of the city is located on the "presqu'île" (almost island).

The city was founded by the Romans in the first century B.C.E. The city was first a military colony for the Romans called Lugdunum (you can still see remnants of this colony).

The renaissance treated Lyon well. It's two rivers, as well as its proximity to Italy, meant many merchants passed through the city and trade flourished. Both printing and silk-production flourished. Vieux Lyon is the perfect place to transport yourself back to this era!

Geography

The city is just northwest of the french alps in a region called Auvergne-Rhône-Alps. The region is known for its great hiking (it's very close to the French city Annecy and Switzerland).

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Renata Schmidt

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Solo female traveler itching to see it all! Hey there! I am Renata, an American living in Paris on a budget. I am originally from New Mexico, but ditched the Southwest for the soufflé (only kidding, I adore you New Mexico). I specialize in low-budget travel propelled by feet and public transportation (the metro in Paris is impressive). My guides include jam-packed days with substitutions for weather, energy level, and price.

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Digital Map

Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby

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30 hand-picked places with notes from the creator

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Lyon, France

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