The second-largest city in France may, in some ways, sit in the shadow of Paris, but Lyon has long held its own as another city that makes France a divine place to visit. Once a powerhouse in the silk trade, Lyon still offers world-class art, fantastic shopping and easy access to the Rhone Valley, home to some of the most stunning scenery in Western Europe — not to mention some world-class wines.

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