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Lyon - the poetry of time by the Luoxun River

The bricks and stones of the ancient alleys carry the glory of the past🏘️ The remains of the old castle embrace the past🏰 The treasure of Art Pavilion reflects the beauty of culture🌟 📍Detailed address Lyon is located in southeastern France, at the confluence of the Rohon and Saône rivers. 🚘Transportation guide ✈️Airport: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has many routes connecting Europe and the world. From the airport to the city, you can take the Rhônexpress, which costs about 16 euros and takes about 30 minutes. There are also taxis, which cost about 50-60 euros. 🚇Public transportation: There are subways, trams and buses in the city, forming a complete network. The single ticket price is 1.9 euros, 10 tickets can be purchased for about 16 euros, and the daily ticket is about 5.5 euros, making it convenient and fast to reach various attractions. 🛵Bicycle: Lyon has a public bicycle rental system Vélo'v, which is free for the first 30 minutes and starts at 1 euro for every 30 minutes thereafter, suitable for short-distance travel and sightseeing in the city. 🍽Gourmet recommendations 🍲Traditional Lyon sausage: unique flavor, firm meat, can be paired with local special mustard sauce, rich taste. 🍲French Baked Onion Soup: The onions are stewed for a long time and are fragrant. They are covered with melted cheese and bread slices and have a mellow taste. 🍲Lyon Salad: Contains lettuce, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, croutons and other ingredients, topped with special oil and vinegar sauce, refreshing and delicious. 🍲Apple tart: Crispy outer shell with sweet and soft apple filling. It is a classic French dessert with a rich fruity aroma. 📸Must visit attractions 🎬Notre Dame de Fourvière: The building is magnificent and overlooks the beautiful scenery of Lyon city. It has exquisite interior decoration and a strong religious atmosphere. It is free to visit (charges may apply in some areas). 🎬Old Town of Lyon: It retains many Renaissance buildings. Walking there, you feel like you have traveled back to the Middle Ages. You can feel the rich historical and cultural heritage, and there is no admission fee. 🎬Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon: It has a rich collection of paintings, sculptures and other artworks, covering multiple art periods. Tickets are about 8-12 euros, and you can appreciate many masterpieces. 🎬Place Bellecour: The heart of Lyon, surrounded by many restaurants, cafes and shops, is a good place for leisure and entertainment, with no admission fees. 🏠Recommended surrounding attractions 📍Beaujolais Wine Region: Not far from Lyon, you can participate in a winery tasting tour to taste authentic Beaujolais wine. The experience fee varies depending on the winery and project. 📍The town of Annecy: It has beautiful lakes and ancient buildings. It is called the "Balcony of the Alps". It can be reached by train from Lyon. It is a good place for a day trip. There is no entrance fee for the town (some attractions are charged separately) . ✨Play experience ✅Lyon is a charming city that combines history and modernity. During the day, walk through the streets of the old city, admire the ancient buildings and feel its profound cultural heritage. ✅Enjoy the sunshine in the square, taste delicious food, and experience the leisurely French life. At night, the city lights up brightly, and you can choose to go to a concert and enjoy the night view. ✅The surrounding wine regions and small towns add a unique flavor to the journey. Whether it is wine tasting or small town exploration, you can be intoxicated, leave unforgettable memories, and appreciate Lyon's unique French romance and elegance. .
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