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Lyon, the second largest French city is located in east central France. It is a major centre of business, situated between Paris and Marseille. With approx 2,400,000 inhabitants, Lyon and its suburbs and satellite towns forms the second largest metropolitan area in France - after Paris.

Lyon has a a reputation as thecapital of French gastronomy. The soft St Marcellin and St-Felicien cheeses, Andouillettes à la Lyonnaise are very popular. If you wish to try local specialities in fairly priced restaurants known as 'bouchons' or 'meres'. The Vieux Lyon which is a labyrinth of cobbled alleyways is a fun place to visit. The are also Renaissance palaces and two Roman amphitheatres. The Presqu'ile will provide an honest look at modern-day Lyonnais life and the Musee des Beaux Arts is great. If you are an international criminal, I would advice avoiding Lyon, as it is home to the international headquarters of Interpol.