Houses of Lyon

Day One in Lyon

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April 27th 2011
The sleep last night was not too bad although it was rather warm in the room. We are unable to adjust the air-conditioner because it is between seasons and has been turned off. We headed off to the station to purchase a pack of tickets for the local public transport system of bus, tram, metro and funiculaire. We found the appropriate ticket machine and started the process only to find it would ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Lyon

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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