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🇫🇷Lyon Cathedral, France | Travel Guide✨ 👋Hello everyone, today I will bring you a super detailed travel guide of Lyon Cathedral, France, let's start a romantic trip to Lyon👇 🌟A quick overview of attractions Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon) is located in Lyon. It is an architectural treasure that combines Gothic and Roman styles. It was first built in the late 11th century and is filled with historical and cultural heritage, including its exquisite rose windows, towering bell tower, and countless religious artworks. 🚗Transportation Tips ✈️Airplane: After landing at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, take the Rhône Express to Part-Dieu Train Station, then transfer to Metro Line D and get off at "Vieux Lyon" Station. You can see the cathedral in a few steps. 🚆Train: You can get there from Lyon’s Part-Dieu train station and Perrache train station. If you take the TGV from cities like Paris, get off at these two stations and then follow the above-mentioned subway transfer method to get there. 🚌City transportation: Lyon’s buses and subways are super convenient. You can buy a single ticket or a transportation pass to easily travel around the church. ⏰Opening hours Monday to Friday 8:00 - 19:00, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 - 20:00. However, the time may change during holidays or special events, so be sure to check the official website in advance. 💰Ticket details Entrance to the church itself is free. But if you want to visit the special exhibitions inside or climb the bell tower, you have to buy another ticket. Entrance fee to the bell tower is about 5-8 euros. 📸Tour Highlights 💒Architectural Appearance: The Gothic spires, exquisite sculptures and Roman arches on the front of the church are perfectly matched. When the sun shines on the rose window, the colors are amazing! The photos are super beautiful and you can create blockbusters in minutes. 🏛Interior decoration: Walking into the church and looking up at the tall vaulted ceiling, the gorgeous altar and the exquisite murals, it is like walking into an art paradise. Don't forget to take a close look at the stained glass, each piece contains a religious story. 🔔Climb to the top of the bell tower: If you have enough energy, you must climb to the bell tower! From above you can overlook the entire old town of Lyon, the red roofs, small streets, and the Rhone River in the distance. The scenery is simply beautiful. 🍽Nearby food 🥘Traditional Lyon dishes: There are many restaurants around the cathedral serving Lyon specialties. For example, the Saucisson de Lyon is rich in flavor and chewy, and the Pot-au-feu is a French stew made with a variety of ingredients. It is warm and perfect for a bowl after a tiring day of shopping.
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