Two rivers of Lyon
Lyon is located at the confluence of two rivers—the mighty
Rhône and the more tranquil
Saône.
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Saône
Rhône
Bridges in Lyon
Greater Lyon has 45 bridges and footbridges (24 on the Rhône, 21 on
the Saône).
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Presqu'île
Presqu'île, which literarily means almost
"presque" and island île, is the main commercial
center of Lyon surrounded by Rhône and the Saône rivers.
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Traboules in Lyon
Traboules are a type of passageway primarily associated
with the city of Lyon, France, but also located in the French cities
of Villefranche-sur-Saône, Mâcon, Saint-Étienne, along with a few in
Chambéry. In Lyon, they were originally used by silk manufacturers
and other merchants to transport their products.
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Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon sits on the River Saône quayside, overlooked by
Renaissance-era mansions with hidden courtyards and terracotta-tiled
roofs. The medieval Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste is noted for its
ornate astronomical clock, while the Movies & Miniature Museum
showcases scale models by miniaturist Dan Ohlmann. Hilly, medieval
streets lead to fine-dining restaurants and stylish bars selling
Beaujolais wines.
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