Lyon, the perfect fusion of history and modernity, a symphony of art and history!

Lyon, located in the Rhône department in southeastern France, is the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and is located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Lyon is the third largest city in France, after Paris, and is an important industrial, scientific, educational and cultural center. The following is a detailed guide I summarized. If it is helpful to you, please remember to follow me! Attractions - Mont Fourvière: can be climbed by cable car or on foot. There is Notre Dame de Fourvière on the mountain, which is open to the public for free. Its architecture combines Byzantine and Gothic styles with gorgeous interior decorations. There are also ruins of the ancient Roman theater. - Old Town of Lyon: Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There is the Cathedral of Saint-Jean in the area, which is free to visit. Its astronomical clock is the highlight. The streets in the old town are narrow and lined with ancient buildings and specialty shops. - Lyon Museum of Fine Arts: The ticket price is usually around 10 euros. The museum has a rich collection, covering ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultural relics as well as European medieval, Renaissance and modern paintings and sculptures. - Intersection area: There is the Lyon Confluence Museum, which has a unique appearance and displays natural science, anthropology and other content inside. The ticket is about 8 euros. There are also restaurants, cafes and shops in the surrounding area. - Place Bellecour: One of the largest squares in Europe, famous for its red earth floor, with a statue of Napoleon in the center and surrounded by historical buildings. - Golden Head Park: one of the largest and most beautiful urban parks in France, with lakes, forests, gardens and a zoo, open to the public for free. gourmet food - Lyonnais sausage: about 10-15 euros/portion. -Prestel cake: 5-8 euros/piece. - Onion soup: 8-12 euros/bowl. - Paul Bocuse Restaurant: Per capita consumption is 100-200 euros. - Bouchon lyonnais restaurant: 30-50 euros per person. Things to note - Cultural customs: Pay attention to the use of polite expressions such as "Bonjour" (Hello), "Merci" (Thank you), etc. Observe table manners when dining in restaurants and do not put your elbows on the table. French dinner usually starts after 7 o'clock. - Property security: Pay attention to the security of personal property and avoid carrying large amounts of cash and valuables in crowded places. ⚠️