Lyon France

In the country of France you will be able to the city ofthere is a large lake on which boating can take place
Lyon. The city which lies in east-central France is aduring the summer months. Since you will not find a
beautiful place for you to visit. The city of Lyon islarge number of other parks in Lyon, the Parc de la
situated in the Rhône-Alpes region, between the citiesTête d'Or receives a number of visitors over
of Marseille and Paris. You will find the reputation ofsummer months.
Lyon precedes itself. It has established itself as beingWhile strolling and relaxing visitors are the main visitors
the culinary capital of France. Historically speaking youto be found here you will also be able to see joggers
will be able to find a number of buildings which haveand cyclists making use of the park as well. At the
both a historic and architectural importance to them.northern end of the park you will be able to visit a
Based on these facts you will find that Lyon has beensmall zoo where you will find such animals like giraffes,
placed under the UNESCO World Heritage Site List.elephants, tigers and others. To make your time here
In addition to these places of attraction that you will beeven more enjoyable you will find a number of rides
able to find in Lyon you will also find there are aand activity area such as a velodrome, boules court,
number of fine restaurants which serve deliciousmini-golf, horse riding, and even a miniature train.
French cuisine, international cuisine from a number ofOnce you have finished looking through the various
different countries and even local cuisine from Lyonsentertainments that can be found in the park you may
itself. The various hotels and inns you will be able towish to visit some of the Roman ruins that you can
find during your sojourn in Lyon is suitable for budgetsfind in Lyon. These ruins will include the Fourviere
of all sizes and types.Basilica which can be found on a hill side along with the
Having found suitable accommodations you are readyAncient Theatre of Fourviere and the Odeon of Lyon.
to check out the various sights and activities that youIn addition to these two ruins you can visit the
can do and see while you are visiting Lyon. As thereGallo-Roman Museum to learn more of the fascination
are numerous places you can visit in this city you mayhistory of this region.
want to head over to one of the city's parks to relaxAs you see for s great time with lots of sightseeing
while you plan your tour of the city. For this you canmixed in with the pleasures of modern day vacation
choose to visit the Parc de la Tête d'Or.time relaxing you will find the city of Lyon's to be the
The name of this park literally means the Golden Headbest choice. The next time you are thinking of where
Park. You will be able to find this park in central Lyonto visit when you come to France choose to visit the
where it is the largest urban park to be found inglorious city of Lyon.
France at 117 hectares. Within this park you will find