After the great cities of Paris and Marseille, Lyon is the third largest city of France. It stands on the banks of Rhone and Soane rivers and lies in the eastern part of the country . This region of France with a total land area of 47.95 square kilometers is the centre for the finest French cuisines . People from world over like to savor delectable foods like Half-Lobster salad with grapefruit and Capuchin, Fillet of Beef Charolais, Almond crisp with fresh fruits and sorbets. In addition Lyon is also the silk capital of the world. The Canut silk weavers in particular were responsible for putting Lyon on highest seat of the world silk map . Famous designers of the World use Lyon silk and fabrics in their work . After Paris , Lyon occupies an important position for France Fashion Industry . Some of its famous designers are Nathalie Chaize , Max Choul. This picturesque city of France which has a 2000 year old rich history is truly a global city.
In 1895, cinema was born in the world due to the ingenuity of the Lumiere brothers –Auguste and Louis at Lyon. Important organization like the Interpol and the EuroNews have the their headquarters here.
Lyon tourism also has paid an important role for further enhancing the image of this city . From the tourism point of view Lyon’s rich heritage of art and culture exercises a magnetic pull from travelers all over the world . It was originally Known as Lugdunum during the heydays of the Roman Empire. Lyon Tourism takes the tourists on the great journey of a city which has a vibrant history of over 2 millenniums. Lyon which is firmly nestled in the gorgeous Burgundy region of France has some outstanding monuments. Around 1235 acres of its land housing amazing tourist attractions come under the august listing of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. Roman theaters, Amphithéâtre gallo-romain , Temple of Cybele, Primatiale St-Jean, Basilique de Notre Dame de Fourvière, Cathédrale St-Jean are some of the famous hotspots of Lyon Tourism. The hotels, the markets , the stores , the restaurants and its own people have played a great role in making Lyon one of the top tourist destination in France.
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