Tourist Attractions in Lyon, France
When one is planning a trip to France naturally the first destination that springs to mind is Paris, and with good reason. However, while La-Ville Lumiere is an obvious must-visit destination it is far from the only compelling reason to visit this magnificent country. Between Paris and Marseille in the Rhone-Alpes region lies the bustling city of Lyon. France’s second largest metropolitan area, Lyon is known as the French capital of gastronomy, and gourmands will think they’ve died and gone to heaven as they sample the creations of some of the world’s finest chefs. Lyon’s many culturally significant historical landmarks have made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 43 BC as a Roman colony, naturally this is an area that...
Read MoreParis: Discovering its Grandeur and Beauty
By: Eric Alexander Hamilton Paris, France, nicknamed “The City of Lights”, is a place of exceptional beauty and romance. With so many things to do and places to see, make use of your limited time by visiting the most memorable places. Start your visit by exploring the oldest part of Paris, the Latin Quarter. There are several métro (subway) stops for that area: St. Michel, Cluny-La Sorbonne, or Cardinal Lemoine. The Latin Quarter’s 17th century buildings, narrow cobblestone streets, old stone fountains, and sidewalk cafes, will make you feel like you are lost in time, and in some ways you are, as life here has stayed the same for hundreds of years. Everywhere you walk, you are surrounded by history. Many famous writers, such as Ernest Hemmingway,...
Read MoreParis, City of Romance
By: Susan Gerle Ah, Paris! It was a longtime dream of mine to visit the city of romance and I wasn’t disappointed when I got there finally. We had made reservations to stay in the Latin quarter of the city. The only thing I’d change on the next visit is to make Paris my destination, rather than a small part of a European vacation. The history and architecture and the shopping is too much to absorb in just a few days. The nice thing about staying in the Latin Quarter is it is so close to many of the well-known landmarks, like the Louvre and Notre Dame. It is also close for catching a Hop-On/ Hop-Off double decker bus, which will take you easily to other famous structures like the Eiffel Tower or the Arch De Triumph or the Paris Opera House. A 2-day pass is...
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