France: Lyon

Second City

Lyon is the second largest city in France, and the largest on the RhĂŽne.

LYON

Gare de Lyon

Leaving Paris via the first line of France’s TGV (Train Ă  Grand Vitesse) system to gave been completed in xxxx, connecting the country’s two most important cities.

L: The waiting area


The station restaurant

The name is a nostalgic reference to the generation of fast express “Blue Trains” that preceded the TGV. Below: Dining at Le Train Bleu.


Arrival in Lyon

L: A TGV at the platform on arrival from Paris. Below: Lyon Perrache station.

Rambling in Lyon

Leafy walkways, ancient but lively streets

The mural building’s other side

Cathedral of St. Jean

The most lavishly decorated church in Lyon.

Food markets

Stores and stalls are everywhere along the walkways. R: The Farmers’ Market.