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Croix-Rousse

Lyon, France
04 72 10 30 30
Ranked #11 of 52 attractions in Lyon
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Description: This historic neighborhood was the location of Lyon's famous 19th-century silk industry.
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Wilmington, Delaware
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Go here. Buy cheese (St. Marcelian, St. Felician, Roblechon) , salty meat (Saussicon de Jesus) and bread. Get some wine and have a picnic! More

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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

this is a very interesting place to visit, A coherent small old city inside the big city. Many magnificent traboules to discover. Do not miss it. More

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Iceland
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

I thought the area was nice, lots of stairs and climbing or going down hill but if you are up for some exercise it is worth it. More

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Lieu Dit Vaux France
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Old part of the city onthe steep hillside, with many historical buildings featuring the history of the silk workers and silk industry. More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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Come out of the Croix Rousse metro and there is a nice square with some bars and restaurants. A short walk away is a fantastic view of the city of Lyon - you can see where to go for the view point from the exit of the metro. From there make your way down the hill along the small streets... More

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greece
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

It is a beautiful area to walk around with a great view More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

The morning market is well worth looking around.Good viewpoints over Lyon and pleasant strolling in the bustling square More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

My trip began were accidently. I didn't think of going here in particular. But once was there, each courtyard started unfolding on its own. The signage can lead you to the next element in the neighborhood, Truly marvelous and treat to designers and planners!! More

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lyon
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

One of the hill of Lyon. A must go. Like a village in town. Not far by walk from "presqu'ile" the heart of Lyon. More

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Rome, Italy
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

This is a place in Lyon where life is preserved with the traditional ways of trade and architecture. It’s located uphill right north of Lyon and there’s a lot things to enjoy here. Just like in the Italy where people sell goods in small streets, we had a great time at a café near a crossroad looking straight to the... More

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