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Lyon is the third largest city in France situated some 10 km south-west of Villeurbanne and 520 km from Paris. According to the latest census, the population of Lyon is about 472,400 people. Many people visit Lyon to experience its markets and bazaars and basilica churches.

Bron (IATA: LYN) is the nearest airport to it, situated just 20 km to the south-east.

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1. Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse
Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse is a tourist attraction, one of the Markets and bazaars in Lyon, France. It is located: 6. 8 km from Villeurbanne, 11 km from Caluire-et-Cuire, 710 km from Turin.

2. Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon. It was built with private funds between 1872 and 1896 in a dominating position in the city, as a mark of the triumph of Christian values over the socialists of the Lyon commune of 1870, like the similarly-inspired Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Paris. Its design, by Pierre Bossan, draws from both Romanesque and Byzantine architecture, two non-Gothic models that were unusual choices at the time. It features fine mosaics, superb staine…

3. Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon (French: Musée des beaux-arts de Lyon) is a municipal museum of fine arts in the French city of Lyon. Located near Place des Terreaux, it is housed in a former Benedictine convent which was active during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was restored between 1988 and 1998, remaining open to visitors throughout this time despite the restoration works. Its collections range from ancient Egyptian antiquities to the Modern art period, making the museum one of the most i…

4. Ancient Theatre of Fourvière
The ancient Roman theatre of Lugdunum (Lyon) was built next to the hill of Fourvière, which is located in the center of the Roman city.

5. Musée des miniatures et décors de cinéma
Musée des miniatures et décors de cinéma is a tourist attraction, one of the Museums in Lyon, France. It is located: 9. 4 km from Tassin-la-Lûne, 12 km from Sainte-Foy, 13 km from Villeurbanne.

6. Passerelle du Collège
Passerelle du Collège is a tourist attraction, one of the Bridges in Lyon, France. It is located: 9. 2 km from Villeurbanne, 9. 8 km from Caluire-et-Cuire, 13 km from Tassin-la-Lûne.

7. Jardin botanique de Lyon
The Jardin botanique de Lyon (8 hectares), also known as the Jardin botanique du Parc de la Tête d'Or, is a municipal botanical garden located in the Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France. It is open weekdays without charge.

8. Place Bellecour
Place Bellecour (French pronunciation: ) is a large square in the centre of Lyon, France, to the north of the Ainay district. Measuring 312  m by 200& #160; m (62, 000 m² or 15 acres), it is one of the largest open squares (without any patches of greenery or trees) in Europe, and the third biggest square in France, behind the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux (126, 000& #160; m²) and the Place de la Concorde in Paris (86, 400& #160; m²). It is also the largest pedestrian square in Europe: vehicles are…

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Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse

De Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse (1971), kortweg Halles, is een

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Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon.

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Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon (French: Musée des beaux-arts de

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Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

The ancient Roman theatre of Lugdunum (Lyon) was built next to the

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Musée des miniatures et décors de cinéma

Le musée Miniature et Cinéma, anciennement musée des miniatures et dé

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Passerelle du Collège

À Lyon, la passerelle du Collège est un pont suspendu au-dessus du R

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Jardin botanique de Lyon

The Jardin botanique de Lyon (8 hectares), also known as the Jardin

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Place Bellecour

Place Bellecour (French pronunciation: ) is a large square in the

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Place de la République, Lyon

The Place de la République is a square located in the Bellecour

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Lyon Cathedral

Lyon Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon) is a

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Lyon Zoo

Lyon Zoo (fr. Zoo de Lyon, also known as Jardin zoologique de Lyon, or

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Stade de Gerland

The Stade de Gerland (or Stade Gerland) is the principal sporting hub

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Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon

The Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon is a museum on the Gallo-Roman

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Croix-Rousse Theatre

Le Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse est un théâtre situé dans le 4e arro

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Les Carres Pegase

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Séjours & Affaires Lyon Saxe-Gambetta

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Mama Shelter Lyon

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Splendid apartment near Saxe - Gambetta

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Very Pretty Flat in the center - Garibaldi

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ho36 Hostel

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