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Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon.
The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the largest French and European museums. Located in the heart of Lyon, between the Rhône and Saône rivers, it is situated in a magnificent building dating from the 17th century. The collections are exhibited in over 70 rooms and offer visitors an outstanding sample of art from […]
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Grand Café Des Négociants Lyon.
Built in 1864, the Grand Café des Négociants with its warm Second Empire decor is part of Lyon’s history. This is a place where diamond and silk merchants as well as wholesale butchers traded their wares (using the many mirrors hanging in the main room to communicate secretly using sign language) and politicians, artists […]
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Café Fédérations in Lyon.
The essence of Lyonnais cuisine are the bouchons, simple pub-like bistros that serve all known forms of pork, offal and other delights for those who have a less delicate disposition. The Cafe des Federations, with its gingham tablecloths, sawdust on the floors and sausages on the ceiling, is the most celebrated bouchon in Lyon. […]
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‘Le Cuvage’ in the Roannais: “One of the best holiday rentals in France!”
”Le Cuvage” – originally a very large ‘Pressoir’ (winemaking barn) servicing the household the Château des Cresses. Situated in original chateau woodland 18th Century Le Cuvage has been superbly renovated into a stunning character property with contemporary interior design styling. Architecturally designed by a renowned French Architect. Beautiful grounds and countryside around Le Cuvage are […]
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Lyon Roses 2015
In May and June 2015, Lyon will welcome the 17th World Convention of Rose Societies. A first for France: following Japan (2006), Canada (2009) and South Africa (2012), the World Federation of Rose Societies has chosen Lyon, France, to host the Federation’s 17th meeting. From May 27 to June 1, hundreds of convention participants from […]
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2014 Fête des Lumières in Lyon.
For four nights a variety of different artists will light up buildings, streets, squares and parks all over the city. will create a magical atmosphere. Millions of visitors both French and from abroad will enjoy the friendly and joyful spirit of this unique event. Save the date ! From Friday 5th to Monday 8th december, Lyon […]
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Number of Regions in France reduces from 22 to 13
Says This French Life : “You most probably didn’t feel it last night, but the number of regions in France dropped from 22 to a slimline 13 after an evening of debate in the National Assembly.” Read More at: Number of regions in France drops from 22 to 13 (This French Life) www.purefrancenow.com
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The Rhône-Alpes
Visit the Rhone Alpes Region website: Highly varied landscapes and an impressive tourism offer make Rhône-Alpes a region of good living, which its inhabitants and an ever-growing number of visitors appropriate with great ease. The most extensive ski slopes are here and, if all of the regions ski-lifts were joined end to end, they would […]
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This French Life !
This French Life is a website portal which provides many interesting nuggets of information and is of service to people who are keen to move to France, or those already living there. There are articles about setting-up a wide variety of necessary services, from banking to the internet, as well as some of the more enjoyable […]