Fountain at place des Terreaux

It is a huge fantastic fountain where the spray sometimes comes out of the horses nostrils making it look like they are breathing. It was done by Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, creator of the Statue of Liberty.

France Trip, Part II - Lyon

June 28th 2007
Eliza had a rough night’s sleep last night and kept us up most of the night. I ended up getting up with her around 7:30 and heading off in search of breakfast. We found a farmer’s market right down the street and got a huge bag of bananas and oranges for 5 euros. We then found a patisserie and got some pastries for breakfast as well. I went for a short run up and down the Saone river. The par ... read more

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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

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