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July 11, 2007 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Lyon, France Packing Round 1. Lyon (Lyons in English) is the capital of France's RHONE Valley. 2. This hill overlooking Lyon is where the Romans built the city of Lugdunum in 43 B.C. FOURVIERE 3 The Renaissance and Medieval architecture and cobblestone streets earned it UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE status. 4. Lyon's "Bouchons" are LOCAL BISTROS . 5. A statue of LOUIS XIV is the centerpiece of Place Bellecour. 6. Lyon has traditionally been a center for the TEXTILE industry. Picture: building with colonnades and curved top Departure Round 1. Lyon is known for fine food such as "quenelles de brochette" which are PIKE DUMPLINGS . 2. Currently being built in Lyon, the Musee des CONFLUENCES is designed to look like a gigantic crystal. 3. The first motion picture was made in Lyon in 1895 by the LUMIER brothers. 4. Lyon is situated at the confluence of the Rhone and the SAONE Rivers. 5. This NBA team opened training camp in Lyon in 2006, and even played a game against Asbel Lyon. SAN ANTONIO SPURS Picture: building with houses painted on it On Tour 1. Lyon was the site of important ECUMENICAL COUNCILS in 1245 and again in 1274. 2. Which of these Lyon museums is popularly called "Little Louvre"? MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS 3. This famous puppet is seen all over Lyon on posters, murals and in store fronts. GUIGNOL 4. A unique feature of Cathedrale St.-Jean (St. John`s Cathedral) is a 14th Century ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK . 5. Locals call Lyon`s tallest skyscraper, the Credit Lyonaisse Tower, The PENCIL . 6. "Bernachon" is a world famous CHOCOLATE/PASTRY shop. 7. The "Hotel de Ville," originally built in 1655, is not a hotel but this. CITY HALL Picture: fountain with horses 8. The city of Lyon is served by St.- EXUPERY International Airport. 9. Cosmopolitan Lyon is surrounded by the vineyards of hilly BEAUJOLAIS . 10. You can tour workshops of silk weavers in this district known for its Bohemian residences. CROIX ROUSSE 11. The Festival of Lights held for several days around December 8th marks the Feast of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION . 12. Children will love the "Musee de la Poupee," which features DOLLS from all eras and places. Bonus Question One The elaborate Basilica NOTRE DAME de Fourviere stands guard over Lyon. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of France is Lyon found? Area 4 Picture: tall tower with electronics dishes Slide Show 1. The glass structure that tops the renovated NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE has become a city landmark in Lyon. 2. Lyon is famous for Trompe l'oeil (fool the eye) murals like this one in Croix Rousse. MUR DE CANUTS 3. The lead fountain at the Place de Terreaux was created by this Statue of Liberty sculptor. FREDERIC A. BARTHOLDI 4. Erected in 1893, this tower on Fourviere Hill is now used as a TV transmitter. TOUR METALLIQUE Clues for next destination: Coffee Medellin Cumbia |