Here are a few of my favorite pictures from my time in Lyon, France. It is the third largest city in France, after Paris and Marseille and so far, is my favorite. The people here seem more friendly and less hurried lending to a more relaxed feel. It has all the ambiance of Paris without the intensity. It doesn’t have all the marquee tourist sites of other regions of France, but it’s streets and squares are vibrant with activity and it is known for its gastronomy which I can attest to plus it has a charming and very touristy Old Town with a vibrant cafe scene.
View of Lyon from bridge
Night scene of Lyon from bridge
Basilica of Notre Dame de Forviere
Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière on hill in Old Town Lyon
Overlooking Lyon from atop hill of the Basilica
Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière atop hill in Old Town Lyon
View of Presqu'ile area of Lyon from Notre Dame Basilica
Overlooking Lyon from Basilica
View from Basilica of Notre Dame with St. John the Baptist Cathedral in foreground
St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Old Town Lyon
Interior of St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Old Town Lyon
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Old Town Lyon
Stained glass above alter in St. John the Baptist Cathedral
Astronomical Clock in St. John the Baptist Cathedral
Theatre des Célestins in square out my hotel
Theatre des Célestins night view
Theatre des Célestins night view
Old Town evening dinner scene outside cathedral
Street scene in Presqu'ile area of Lyon
Street scene in Presqu'ile area of Lyon
Street scene in Presqu'ile area of Lyon
Street scene in Presqu'ile area of Lyon
Me with walking tour group at Place des Terreaux
Me with Old Town walking group with Basilica in background
Sculpture in Place des Terreaux in Lyon
