Lyon is the second largest city in France. He is situated in the Rhone Valley and it is regarded as an epicenter of French gastronomy. Lyon is also an important bussines center. It doesn’t have the reputation for fashion like the capital, but there are many elegant and stylish boutiques.
The atmosphere is relaxed, you can see on the streets or in subways top businessmen going to their office in jeans. They don’t display their fancy clothes or expensive cars. The most beloved sport is football and the team is the envy of the nation. The players won the national championship seven consecutive times.
Besides the activities you can do in this town, you can have a lot of fun skiing, because Lyon is near the Alps. The city is also very well placed if someone would like to explore the South of France. If you make new friend here, it’s well known that you-ve done it for life.
Lyon was first settled in the Roman times, so many parts that still remained have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city has a great history, which is mirrored in the variety of museums and historical sites.
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