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Purefrancenow Newsletter                    March  2011
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The Amazing City of Lyon!

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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.

 Lyon in Lights

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!


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'Discovering the Roannais' by Brian Franklin

Les Cresses Across fields

Purefrancenow and This French Life join forces with a monthly editorial series featuring an historical account of Brian and Lucy Franklin's discovery of the Roannais in the Rh�ne-Alpes region, renovating and developing property, and living 'The French Dream'.

For February''s newsletter article on 'Discovering the Roannais' visit: thisfrenchlife.com

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Ceysson - Feb 2011

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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