Lyon and the Alps Travel Guide
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Lyon and the Alps are as alike as chocolate and broccoli. Lyon is fast, congested, and saturated with culture (and smog). In the bustling city—often called the gateway to the Alps—it's hard to believe that those pristine peaks are only an hour's train ride away. Likewise, when you're in a small Alpine village you could almost forget France has any large cities at all, because everything you imagined about the Alps—soaring snowcaps, jagged ridges, crystalline lakes—is true. Culturally, Lyon and the Alps could well be on different continents but geographically they make for a great vacation combo.
Lyon and the Alps Hotels
Lyon accommodations range from péniches (riverboats) to panoramic guest rooms high in the hilltop Croix Rousse district. The Alps, of course, are...read more
Lyon and the Alps Restaurants
The food you'll find in the Rhône-Alps region is some of France's best, as it's considered the birthplace of the country's traditional cuisine, while...read more
Things To Do in Lyon and the Alps
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Lyon and the Alps
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Lyon and the Alps Experiences
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Vieux Lyon: Lyon's Old Town traboules, or passageways, and 16th-century courtyards reveal a hidden trove of Renaissance architecture.... Read more
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