After dinner at Abbaye of Collonges we made our way across the road to our ship to be taken into Lyon. We were to arrive in Lyon around midnight so quite a few of us with drinks in hand stood on the front deck to watch the lights as we meandered to out stop.
Lyon is the third largest city in France and the centre of the second largest metropolitan area in the country. It is the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region. It is on the banks of the Saone and the Rhone.
As we made our way to our port you could be mistaken ever so slightly that you were in Paris. On our left on the hill was a replica of the Eiffel Tower. It is called Tour métallique de Fourvière (“Metallic tower of Fourvière a landmark of Lyon. It was built between 1892 and 1894. Back in 1914 it had a restaurant and an elevator that could take up to 22 people to the summit. Today it is used as a television tower and is not accessible to the public.
Lyon – Metallic tower of Fourvière with the Basilica of Notre-Dame in the background.
Love how all the colors reflect on the water
The lights on the bridge
another view of the banks of the river in Lyon
The lights of Lyon
The lights on the murals of Lyon
Once our ship had docked we made our way back to our rooms for some shut-eye.
There were two tours on offer the next day, a Lyon city tour with Silk Workshop and Lyon Culinary sightseeing tour. Both Muriel and I had decided to go on the Culinary sightseeing tour. More of Lyon on the next post.
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Gorgeous reflection photos!!!
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I am glad you like them xx
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Gorgeous lights and such good information! So interesting they built a replica!
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Isn’t it gorgeous. I knew we were in for a treat when I saw the lights.
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yes it is amazing!
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It does look a bit like Paris, wow. Love to see Lyon. Xx
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Yes it does look a wee bit like Paris. Its such a beautiful place Lyon and so easy to catch the fast train from Paris.
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Next trip 🤞❤️
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You will love it xx
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Amazing place to visit.. love all the pics.. the colours reflecting in water are just wow..Thanks for sharing❤️
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thank you for the comment…yes if one person reading this goes and visits Lyon then I am happy xx
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I’ve heard so many good things about Lyon, and your post is a good indication why. Can’t wait to hear more!
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It was an amazing place. I do want to go back one day….
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