Wednesday, September 29, 2004

Lyon Lelaigal

I had a wonderful weekend…after a long time. On Friday night left for Lyon from Grenoble and stayed there for the night ..night life there is too good...I was just walking in the city till 2 am on Saturday

The surprising and perhaps fortunate fact about Lyon as a travel destination is that it's still relatively undiscovered -- the stunning city center remains a hidden treasure. Although the city's vitality is perceptible in ancient streets with restored buildings, there are still many pockets of the city where renewal has yet to penetrate. These backstreets and courtyards may seem daunting, but the history embodied in so many of them makes even the narrowest of crooked staircases fascinating.

Later the next morning I was joined by three more people from HP India...
Then we all went around and enjoyed the city…there is a old town...an amphitheater and an old church...a very old one..

No wonder why the city is declared as heritage site by UNESCO ...

Lyon enjoys a reputation as France's culinary capital, but the city is also known for its luminosity. Buildings and fountains are beautifully lit at night, creating a magical atmosphere. Cross the River Saone by one of its passerelle bridges on a summer evening at sunset, and you'll see the city glow with a hazy, burnt-orange light.

Some nice pictures can be view from ICI , French word for here.

Then came back to Grenoble on Saturday night and then on Sunday morning to Geneva ..