Lyon

Day 10 Lyon

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December 17th 2002
(Tuesday Temp. 10deg. Overcast) Breakfast in the hotel restaurant with the 'breakfast nazi'. Walked up a very big hill to Roman ruins of Lugdunum. Then to Basillique Notre Dame de Fourviere, very ornate, high up on the hill, great view, St Thomas' chapel beside had gold statue of Mary on bell tower. Walked down heaps of steps to Cathedral St Jean, like a smaller Notre Dame in Paris. Crossed ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more