Lyon, France
By Solange Luke
Lyon in the Beginning to Now
Lyon France was originally a Roman colony. The role of the city was mainly military but it later converted to a city of politics, economics, and religion. Later, Lyon experienced violent invasions from barbarians and didn't fully recover until about 1079. During the 15th century Lyon supplied the world with their fine silk. Today, Lyon is known for there stunning creations in the kitchen that will make your mouth beg for a taste.
Lyon on a Map
As seen bellow Lyon France is about 4 hours and 45 minutes away from Paris. The main countries that surround France are Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. France is known for its cuisine and wine and Lyon is known for its fine cuisine, museums, and the Festival of Lights.
A little taste of Lyon
A city of sights and taste
Lyon France is known for the luxurious tastes they can create and the beautiful lights during festivals.
Tasting Delights
After a long period of searching over the mouth watering restaurants in Lyon I finally came upon Paul Bocuse. Just a look from the outside of this restaurant will intrigue you. There are seating options inside and providing the weather is good there are also seating options outside.
Just a Little Taste
When going to a restaurant like this the choices seem endless. You can start with and extravagant meal of Truffle Consumme with Puff pastry and end with a decadent Auberge du Pont de Collonges. There is no going wrong with a restaurant and a chef like this.
40 rue de la Plage, 69660 Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or,France
+33 (0) 4 7242 9090
Fête des lumières
To take a trip to France is one thing but to go to a place of your choice and see the festival of lights would take anyone's breath away. Fête des lumières, or festival of lights, takes place in Lyon France for four days. The festival first took place September 8, 1643 to pay tribute to the virgin Mary and lights symbolize an offering to Mary.
Rest and relax
Okko hotel Lyon Pont Lafayette is a stunning building with a great view of the city. The building is very well kept and the rooms are generally modern. Pets are allowed and free breakfast is included with your stay. Prices range from about $153 to $234 a night depending on the room.
Website: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187265-d7274489-Reviews-Okko_Hotels_Lyon_Pont_Lafayette-Lyon_Rhone_Rhone_Alpes.html
Location: 14, bis Quai du Général Sarrail 69 006 - Lyon
Phone: +33 4 28 00 02 50
Okko Hotel
Okko Hotels Lyon Pont Lafayette is a very nice modern hotel. It provides a breakfast in the morning and a lounging area for drinks or before dinner.
Rooms
Beautiful rooms with a beautiful view.
Food at Okko
Even though it is just a Hotel the food can knock you off your rocker compared to the hotel food in America.
Subtítulos Paul Bocuse
Beauty
This sculpted lion is a stunning work of art. It isn't just the sculpture but the painting.
Running Free
The horses that appear to be racing out of the fountain are just an illusion. Magnificent craftsmanship. Frédéric Bartholdi had sculpted this around the age of 31.
Magnifique
If the statues were colored to look real you would assume they were real people standing still. This is just one of the many magnificent museums in Lyon.
Lyon Basilique Notre Dame
The stunning architecture will take your breath away. Just a glimpse of the inside of this building will drive you to want to see more. The church was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the medieval English Saint Thomas Becket.