【France】Guide to Exploring Lyon, the Second Largest City

⏰ Recommended Stay: 1.5 to 2 days to enjoy the main attractions and gourmet experiences

🚆 Access: About 2 hours by TGV from Paris, and also about 2 hours by train from Geneva

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✅ Highlights
• Vieux Lyon (Old Town): A UNESCO World Heritage site with preserved Renaissance-style streets. Exploring the traboules (hidden passageways) is a must.

• Fourvière Hill: The view from the Notre-Dame Basilica is the best in Lyon. The nighttime scenery is especially romantic.

• Place Bellecour: One of the largest squares in Europe, perfect as a base for exploring the city.

• Confluence District: A new area where you can enjoy futuristic architecture and shopping.

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💡 Travel Tips
• Transportation: Use the "TCL 1-Day Pass" for unlimited access to the metro, trams, and buses for efficient travel.

• A Walkable City: The Old Town has cobblestone streets that are difficult for cars to navigate, so comfortable walking shoes are essential.

• Restaurant Reservations: Popular bouchons (traditional Lyonnais restaurants) tend to fill up quickly, so book early.

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Post by みみ( ◠‿◠ ) | Aug 30, 2025