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In the picturesque region of Burgundy, at the confluence of the Rhone and Soane Rivers, Lyon is a popular historic city and tourist destination in France.
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Lyon, the third largest city in France is situated 431km (268 miles) south east of Paris, 311km (193 miles) north of Marseille. It has many places of interest, such as Roman ruins, Renaissance architecture and the old quarter of Lyon. |
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Musée de la Marionnette houses an exhibit of puppets of various kinds. As well as the eighteenth-century Lyonnais creations, Guignol and Madelon (the French equivalents of Punch and Judy), there are glove puppets, shadow puppets and marionnette actors from Europe and the Far East. |
Lyon is home to over 400 painted wall of buildings created by 11 muralists with the assistance of over 50 artists. Yearly the "Cité de la Création" furthers Lyon's reputation as the capital of painted walls. |
 ©2007 Lyon Office of Tourism |
 ©2007 Lyon Office of Tourism |
The Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière is visible from all over the city. It rises on a hill with four octagonal towers and appears fortress-like. Its austere and imposing exterior contrasts with the ornately decorated interior. |