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Lyon and the Alps

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Famous view of Lyon from the top of Notre Dame de Fourviere;

Famous view of Lyon from the top of Notre Dame de Fourviere;

Famous cable cars of Grenoble, France.

Famous cable cars of Grenoble, France.

Sunrise at Beaujolais vineyard

Sunrise at Beaujolais vineyard

hikers in the Alps, France (Tour du Mont Blanc)

hikers in the Alps, France (Tour du Mont Blanc)

A riverside Village and Vineyards on the Hills of the Cote du Rhone Area in France.

A riverside Village and Vineyards on the Hills of the Cote du Rhone Area in France.

night view from St Georges footbridge in Lyon city with Fourviere cathedral, France;

night view from St Georges footbridge in Lyon city with Fourviere cathedral, France;

The famous Terreaux square in Lyon city;

The famous Terreaux square in Lyon city;

LYON, FRANCE - DECEMBER 9 : Festival of Lights in the streets of Lyon on December 9, 2012 in Lyon, France. The Festival of Lights expresses gratitude toward Mother Mary around December 8 of each year

LYON, FRANCE - DECEMBER 9 : Festival of Lights in the streets of Lyon on December 9, 2012 in Lyon, France. The Festival of Lights expresses gratitude toward Mother Mary around December 8 of each year

Aerial View of Vienne France & Rhone River;

Aerial View of Vienne France & Rhone River;

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid)"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Stroll the Presque-Ile Neighborhood"</a>

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Gaze at History at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Roman Ruins"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Gaze at History at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Roman Ruins"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Picnic in a Park"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Picnic in a Park"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Think About Cheese at the Orange Cube"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Think About Cheese at the Orange Cube"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Hang With the Lyonnais at Le Sucre @ La Sucrière"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Hang With the Lyonnais at Le Sucre @ La Sucrière"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Enjoy a Hearty Machon at Au Petit Bouchon Chez Georges"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Enjoy a Hearty Machon at Au Petit Bouchon Chez Georges"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Roam the Traboules"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Roam the Traboules"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Wander Le Musée des Confluences"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Wander Le Musée des Confluences"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Haggle at Les Puces du Canal"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Haggle at Les Puces du Canal"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Taste a Praline Tarte"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Taste a Praline Tarte"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Discover the Origins of Cinema at the Institut Lumière"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Discover the Origins of Cinema at the Institut Lumière"</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/lyon-and-the-alps/places/lyon/experiences/news/photos/the-best-things-to-do-in-lyon-and-top-things-to-avoid#'>From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Lyon (and Top Things to Avoid): Know Before You Go"</a>

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