Although Lyon is known as the gastronomical capital of France, it has a lot more to offer than just food. Even though the food alone is worth the trip (I treated myself to all the local delicacies when I was there over Christmas), Lyon is a city filled with natural beauty, historical sites, and that wonderful je ne sais quoi that makes most French cities irresistible.
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