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Lyon is the second biggest city inFrance. Long before it used to be the capital. You can see the sights of Lyon. There are ancient monuments such as the Roman Theatre in Fourvière. There, we can find the famous basilica too.

Here is the basilica of Fourvière during December 8th at the time of the celebration of lights. That day, the city looks enchanted and so magical.

The architecture of Lyon is quite ancient in the "Vieux Lyon" but it is also modern in La Part-Dieu for example. La part-Dieu is well-know for its shopping center and for its railway too. But, in my opinion, it is more pleasant to go to the mall of the "carré de soie" situated in Vaulx-en-Velin or in Cordelier because you can walk outside and you are not locked in.
Besides, in Lyon, I really like the zoo called "Parc de la Tête d'Or". When the sky is sunny you can see exotic animals.
My favourite squares in Lyon are Bellecour (the biggest in Europe) and "Les Terreaux where there are the town hall, the fountain of Bartholdi and the museum "Beaux Arts".
In addition, Lyon can offer you lots of means of transport and it is very pratical.
Finally the stadium Gerland receives the best footballers in the world. I really want to say that Lyon have a gorgeous football team: the Olympique Lyonnais which was the Champion of France 7 times in a row. Well done !
To conclude, I advise you to go to Lyon, you will not be disappointed !!