Lyon
Lyon is the capital of the French administrative region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. A city of half a million, Lyon alone is the country's third-largest city, but its metropolitan area is only second in population to Paris. Lyon is mostly known as the gastronomic epicentre of France, with one of the highest concentrations of restaurants per capita in the country. Lyon was a Roman provincial capital and thus has extensive Roman ruins. Architecture in old Lyon ranges from 12th century to modern, and is primarily influenced by its position in the Renaissance as a centre of silk production.
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Bahadourian
A large Oriental shop, with all kinds of exotic foods, especially North African. In the heart of the picturesque Guillotière neighbourhood.
Mon-Fri 08:30-12:30, 14:30-19:30, Sat 08:30-19:30
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Confluence
Shopping mall with fashion stores, restaurants and a cinema multiplex, in a new area.
Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00, some stores open Sun
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Croix-Rousse market
Very popular and typical market mith many local producers. On Tuesdays, also sells non-food items. Very crowded on sunny Sundays, but this is the right time to enjoy the particular mood of the neighbourhood.
Tue-Sun 07:00-13:00
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Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
The Halles moved to the Part-Dieu area in 1971. If you want the very best food, this is the place to go. It has a price however.
Tue-Sat 07:00-12:00 and 15:00-19:00, Sun 07:00-12:00
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La Part-Dieu
A huge shopping mall (the largest downtown mall in Europe) on four levels, with most major fashion brands. Avoid Saturday afternoons, the place is awfully crowded.
Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00
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Pralus
Chocolatier famed for inventing the Praluline, a decadent, buttery brioche generously studded with pink pralines. There's almost always a line outside, but it moves fast. Even the "petite" (€6.60) serves four. Pralus has other outlets but the Vieux-Lyon branch is the only one open every day.
Daily 8:30-19:00
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Rue Auguste Comte
Parallel to rue Victor Hugo, this is where you will find most antique shops in Lyon.
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Rue de la République
This pedestrian street is the main downtown shopping spot. Also check out Rue du Président Edouard Herriot (more expensive in general) and Rue de Brest; these three streets run parallel to each other along Presqu'île.
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St Antoine Market
The other major market, in a wealthier part of town. Also some local fruit and vegetable producers. Eating oysters by the Saône is a very pleasant occupation before Sunday lunch.
Tue-Sun 07:00-13:00
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Antic Wine
This tiny shop has an exceptional selection of wines from all over the world. Very interesting selection of Rhône valley wines, amazing collection of old Burgundies. Very reasonable prices. Also a must-see for port amateurs, with the largest selection in France and prices ranging from €12 to €3,000.
Tue-Sun 11:00-20:00
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Carré de Soie
Shopping mall with fashion stores, restaurants and a cinema multiplex, in a developing suburban area.
Mon-Sat 10:00-19:30, some stores open Sun
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Rue du Président Edouard Herriot, rue Gasparin, rue Émile Zola, rue des Archers
In the "golden square" between Place Bellecour and Place des Jacobins, you will find a number of famous luxury brands.
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Vercoquin
This wine store is specialised in organic and "natural" wines. It is also a wine bar, all bottles of the shop can be drunk there with a price supplement of €6.
Tue-Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-13:00
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Rue Victor Hugo
Brand names and tourist traps south of Bellecour.
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Main Post Office
10 place Antonin Poncet
Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00, Thu open until 20:00, Sat 09:00-12:30
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Terreaux Post Office
3 rue du Président Edouard Herriot
Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00
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