La Résidence is still a great hotel and a real bargain in Lyon. And they have free wi-fi :)

What was the name of that cooking school in Lyon that serves great meals? I have forgotten the name, I wish to let everybody know about it, and also I would like to go back..:-)

No one has mentioned the Musee de la Resistance. http://www.sacred-destinations.com/f...resistance.htm You will easily exhaust the batteries in your audiophone.

> Hotel des Loges

I think another poster above gave the correct name (or not?): Hôtel Cour de Loges

Definitely. Great Gallo-roman museum, fine arts museum, Unesco-listed Old Town, roman amphitheatre overlooking city, culinary capital of France, good Metro, compact...etc..I wlked Croix-Rousee area and from Fourviere area.

I spent 4 days there couple years back and would go back.
I also took a train ride to Chambery and saw some nic Alp scenery.

But yes, there are parts of the City that are just like any other big city. And, I would think that 3-5 days would be enough to see the city.

I was going to visit Lyons in January as a day trip from Paris as well but the train cost was $209 per person. I know this sounds like it is too much. Does anyone know if it is correct. I used the TGV website.

Davidjac

> $209 per person

Is that US dollars? Oneway or round trip? 2nd/1st class?

Try the following site.
http://www.voyages-sncf.com/
They have prices from €22, oneway, 2nd class.

Lyon is truly an amazing city and Unesco World Heritage site in its historic district. The city is a gastronomic delight for those craving amazing French cuisine at its best. Here's a quick impression of this amazing city and some of the beautiful landmarks and places to visit.

http://travelphotodiscovery.com/a-fi...f-lyon-france/