Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/7HXrk76Zfzo Straddling the border between Provence and Burgundy, Lyon has been one of France's leading cities since Roman times. After Paris, it's arguably the most historic and culturally important city in the country, especially considering its reputation as the cuisine capital of France. More info about travel to France: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #lyon

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