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In the October issue of TRAVELER, we feature 22 superb weekend getaways. One of our selections is Lyon, France, which is “known for its food, bien sûr, but also for the long walks along its two rivers—the Saône and the Rhône—and for the sight of flowers and produce at the outdoor markets,”says writer Suzy Gershman. We think you’ll be inspired to travel there after reading Gershman’s tale. So here we offer the very best links on traveling to Lyon. |
BASICS
Entering France
www.france-consulat.org
Information on obtaining passports and visas—provided by the Consulate General of France
Determining Time Difference
www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/results.html?query=Lyon
The current date and time in France
Checking Weather Forecasts
www.excite.com/weather/forecast/city/?forecast=07480
A three-day forecast and current weather conditions for Lyon, as reported by Excite
ESSENTIALS
Where to Stay
www.lyon-france.com/Hotels/hotels.html
A clickable map of Lyon, with links to information on hotels, room rates, and addresses
www.funtastikeurope.com/Lyon/LyonHotel.html
Listings of hotels, with descriptions and room rates
lyon.france.hotels-for-less.com/hotels
Listings of budget hotels, with descriptions and room rates
Where to Eat
gatekeep.cal.fr/sitlyon/rest.html
A listing of restaurants voted the best by several French chefs
www.lyon-city.org/en/tour_gastronomie.html
An interactive map with links to restaurant listings and phone numbers
How to Get Around
www.lyon-france.com/guide.html
Links to information about Lyon-area car rentals and taxis
THINGS TO DO
Cultural Activities
www.mairie-lyon.fr/en/cult_musee01.html
An overview of the Musée d’Art Contemporain, with exhibit information, links, photographs, and telephone numbers
www.redrival.com/lyon/skere.html#museer
An online guide with links to museums and art galleries, with hours of operation and exhibit overviews
Events
www.mairie-lyon.fr/en/tourism
A searchable events database that allows you to search by type, date, or location
www.lyon-france.com/whatson2.html
A calendar of events compiled by the convention and visitors bureau
Nightlife and Entertainment
travel.yahoo.com/Destinations/Europe/Countries/
France/Cities/Lyon//Nightlife
Listings of bars, comedy clubs, nightclubs, live-music venues, and theaters
nightlife.europeans.com/fr-lyon.htm
Offers information on nightclubs, discos, restaurants, cinemas, and theater performances
Recreation
gatekeep.cal.fr/sitlyon/sports.html
Links to Lyon’s golf courses, amusement parks, tennis clubs, and more
TRAVEL GUIDES
Language Tools
www.travlang.com
Basic words and phrases in over 70 different languages, including French—plus, downloadable audio files to hear the basics spoken in French
Map Links
www.maps.com/cgi-bin/search/hyperseek.cgi?search=CAT&
Category=Europe%3AFrance&Qualifier=
A map of Europe with an atlas view of Lyon
plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/plates.html
nationalgeographic.com’s Map Machine site—keyword Lyon, France
MEDIA
Newspapers
www.LeProgres.fr
The online version of Le Progres (in French only)
www.all-links.com/newscentral/europe/france.html
Links to five French newspapers, including the Lyon Capitale
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Destination Lyon
www.lyon-france.com
Information on activities, accommodations, transportation, restaurants, travel, and more
Lyon: Cité Online
www.lyon-city.org/en/index.html
Information on history, culture, events, restaurants, and more
