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The third largest city in France, after Paris and Marseilles, is by no means the third best. In fact, many say that Lyon gives travellers a taste of authentic French culture, not to mention one of the most masterful cuisines in the world, which is why the city is often hailed as the gastronomic capital of France. You'll experience two distinct cities: the cobbled streets of the Old World, the pastel-colored Renaissance mansions and colorful shops of Vieux Lyon, and the more sober but stylish Paris-like buildings and shopping streets of Presqu'île. Once you settle in, this big city seems relaxed, welcoming and surprisingly untouristy. It seems like everyone feels at home here - and they are all French. Lyon is not only one of the oldest surviving cities of the glorious Roman Empire but is also famous as the birthplace of cinema, which began with the invention of the cinematograph by the Lumiere brothers The Gothic and European architecture of the city's buildings is enhance...