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February
Blogs, News, Reviews
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The Amazing City of Lyon!
Lyon, known originally as Lugdunum (meaning
"the hill of light" or "the hill of crows") began under the
Romans, in the first century B.C. when the city was proclaimed capital of the
three Gauls.
This official status brought political, economic, military and
religious development to the city.
A period of pre-eminence lasted 3
centuries but did not survive the downfall of the Roman Empire. And a long period
of upheaval possessed the city until the church gave it new impetus by
declaring Lyon the seat of the Primate of Gaul in the 11th century.  From that time, prosperity
continued to grow, reaching its peak during the Renaissance.
By the end of the 15th century, Lyon was an
important centre of trade with its fairs and a well-developed banking system
which attracted commercial interests from all over Europe. Soon, the social,
intellectual and artistic elite settled here.
Development continued through the
17th and 18th centuries with the Lyon silk industry supplying the world's
wealthy with clothing and interior decoration.
The city continued to gain in
size and equipped itself with hospitals, public squares and impressive
edifices.
Lyon, today, is a great place to visit!
Lyon!
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'Discovering the Roannais' by Brian Franklin
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BAGARRE GENERALE 5 ANS J.M.MEURICE - IPOM�ES, AR�THUSAS ET CYCLAMENS
MARCH 24 - MAY 15, 2011 JANUARY 20 - MARCH 19, 2011
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The Pure Art Gallery
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