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France : Lyon - October 2008

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Roman and renaissance city, Lyon has its mind set on becoming the next European Capital of Culture. Just as its dance biennial draws to a close, photo exhibition Le septembre de la photographie (until 31 October) is now showing artists’ work throughout the city. Laura Sharpe takes a closer look

Getting around

Saint Exupéry Airport

Bus: There is the Satobus every 20 minutes to and from the airport. Buses run from 5.35am to 11.40pm, seven days a week. A single ticket to the city costs €8.60 and the journey takes about 50 minutes.
Taxi: A taxi to the city centre costs approximately €50 during the day and €65 at night, taking around 45 minutes.
Tourist information: The main tourist office is located at Place Bellecour (tel. , en. www.lyon-france.com).

CITY CENTRE

The peninsula’s lined with designer boutiques, grandiose 16th-century buildings and vast squares.

Sleep soundly – Boscolo Grand Hôtel is classic and luxurious. Hôtel des Célestins (4 Rue des Archers, tel. , hotelcelestins.com, rooms from €62) is situated near a pretty square close to the shops.

Culture vultures – Salon des Indépendants (Place Antonin Poncet) is showing local artists’ work, 6-19 October.

Must eat – Maison Villemanzy (25 Montée Saint-Sébastien, tel. ) has great views and serves refined dishes like perch mousse with lemon and chive butter.

Must drink – Comptoir de la Bourse (33 Rue de la Bourse) for cocktails.

Dance the night away – Le Pink’s (38 Rue de l’Arbre Sec) is festive and fun.

Shop til you drop – BD Fugue Café (14 Rue Confort) sells comic books. Browse them while you have a drink.

LA CROIX ROUSSE

Today, the former silk-weaving hub is an alternative, lively part of town.

Sleep soundly – Hôtel de la Croix Rousse is friendly and has stunning city views.

Culture vultures – Discover the story of silk and its long association with the city of Lyon at the fascinating museum and workshop of Soierie Vivante (21 Rue Richan).

Must eat – Plato (1 Rue Villeneuve, tel.) is chic and romantic.

Must drink – Cassoulet-Whisky-pingpong (4 ter Rue Belfort) serves a range of whiskies in a convivial atmosphere.

Shop til you drop – Get fitted out with a made-to-measure hat at Florimode (9 Rue de Belfort).

RIVE GAUCHE

The most diverse part of the city – Rive Gauche juxtaposes Lyon’s green lung, the Parc de la Tête d’Or with the central business district.

Sleep soundly – Grand Hôtel Mercure Saxe-Lafayette is comfortable and specialises in regional cuisine.

Must eat – L’Alternative (101 Rue Moncey, tel. serves mouth-watering French specialities. For more traditional French dishes try Le Saint Florent (106 Cours Gambetta, tel. ).

Must drink – Victoria Hall (33 Rue du Repos) is a cosy place, with low lighting and red velvet décor.

Dance the night away – Life can wait (3 Rue Cronstadt) proves that bigger can sometimes be better.

Compiled by Laura Sharpe