{"id":11958,"date":"2023-11-19T19:39:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T19:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comfort-hotel-paris-roissy.com\/?p=11958"},"modified":"2023-11-19T19:39:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T19:39:20","slug":"i-visited-one-of-frances-most-underrated-cities-and-it-was-beautiful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comfort-hotel-paris-roissy.com\/travel\/i-visited-one-of-frances-most-underrated-cities-and-it-was-beautiful\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I visited one of France\u2019s most underrated cities and it was beautiful\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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France has so many incredible destinations to explore. But while many tourists head straight to Paris or the French Riviera, Lyon is well worth a visit.<\/p>\n

I travelled to the city last summer as part of a longer interrail trip and would definitely recommend it.<\/p>\n

The capital of France\u2019s Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes region, Lyon city centre sits on the banks of the Rhone. It\u2019s easily reachable by train from Paris or on a short flight from the UK.<\/p>\n

While many local residents live in the more modern part of the city, Vieux Lyon is where most of the city\u2019s top tourist attractions are located.<\/p>\n

Visible from much of the city centre, the ornate Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere sits on a hill and was one of the first things on my to-do list.<\/p>\n

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Climbing to the top of Fourviere Hill isn\u2019t the easiest walk but it\u2019s well worth it for the incredible views from the top.<\/p>\n

The Basilique\u2019s architecture is incredible with intricate designs throughout the building. There is a cafe at the top of the hill but it is a little pricier than similar places in town.<\/p>\n

At the bottom of the hill, I loved exploring Vieux Lyon which has a maze of shops, cafes and restaurants. However, as a non-meat eater, I wasn\u2019t able to enjoy a meal at one of the city\u2019s traditional bouchons.<\/p>\n

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