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Best Tourist Places to visit in Lyon
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Description

• Lyon is in the Rhône-Alpes region and
  although its one of the largest cities in
  France, its a very livable size  not too big,
  not too small. Lyon has earned a place on the
  UNESCO World Heritage list. There are lots of
  things to see in Lyon, but not a lot that
  you have to see. The city boasts France's oldest
  ancient ruins, medieval quarters, and fine
  Renaissance houses. There are so many things to
  do in Lyon, from museums to food to shopping. If
  you like to visit beautiful monuments and
  historical museums then these places is perfect
  for you.

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List of Best Tourist places in Lyon 

• Quartier Saint-Jean and Quartier Saint-Georges
  (Old Town)
• Lyon's atmospheric Quartier Saint-Jean is
  the place to discover the city's Old World
  ambience. It's a delightful place for a leisurely
  stroll.  The Musée d'Histoire de Lyon (History
  Museum) illustrates the history of the city-from
  antiquity through the Middle Ages and Renaissance
  up to the 20th century. The Musée des Arts de La
  Marionnette (Puppet Museum) displays marionettes
  from all over the world.
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• Fourviere Basilica
• This magnificent church, ever visible on the
  Fourvière hill to west of the city is one of a
  series of iconic hill-top churches built in major
  French cities in the late-19th century. The
  architecture of the church is quite unique having
  both Byzantine and Romanesque styles. Go inside
  to see the extravagant interiors and the Museum
  of Sacred Art, and to ascend the north tower for
  one of Lyons best photo ops. The basilica is in
  the oldest part of the city, Lyons pilgrimage
  site and where several Roman sites have been
  discovered.

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• Parc de la Tête dOr
• A little way north of the centre is one of
  the largest urban parks in the country, with a
  zoo and Frances foremost botanical garden within
  its boundaries. For families with kids the park
  is a must-do, thank to the African Plain, with
  zebras, lions and giraffes. There are a lake
  offering opportunities for boating, waterside
  picnics and scenic strolls along the shoreline.
  If youre around in spring then the international
  rose garden should be one of your first ports of
  call in the city.

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• Theatre of Fourviére
• The Roman Theatre of Fourviére is the oldest
  theatre in Lyon, France . The theater contains
  steep seating galleries, a decorated floor, and
  the foundation of a large stage. Despite its
  antiquity, the theater is in incredible shape and
  provides the perfect setting to immerse yourself
  in ancient history.