Reasons to visit Lyon, France:
- It is the third largest city in France;
- It is the Gourmet Capital of France;
- It was the capital of Gaul during the Roman times;
- It was the silk capital during the Renaissance;
- It costs less than Paris, France;
- St. Jean Marie Vianney lived here;
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery, author of the Little Prince, lived here.
Here's a Wikipedia link for more information about Lyon, France:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyon
Pictures:
Top - Roman ruins in Lyon, France; amphitheater is still used;
Next - Picture of Dardilly;
Next - downtown building with mural of famous Lyonnaise
Next - That's Cecilia in front of a mural
Next - Atelier du Griffon (Wigmaker's Workshop)
Next - Church
Next - Church
Bottom - Restaurant
tags: Lyon, France, travel, Roman city, ruins, Antoine Saint Exupery, food, gourmet capital
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