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August 4th Lyon

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August 4th 2015
Slept like a very loggy log & we didn't awake until 8.30! After brekkers, we bought the tickets for the trip into Lyon, tremendous value. Under £2 to take you into Lyon station on a bus which took c30 minutes, the metro into Vieux Lyon, another 10 minutes & the funicular railway up to Notre Damme de Fourviere where we started our day out- & it was magnificent & very ornate built by the people of ... 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