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With 1.5 million visitors each year, Fourvière is one of the most popular tourist sites in France. The Basilica of Fourvière was built between 1872 and 1896 and is a typical and outstanding example of the 19th century religious architecture. Perched on top of the Fourvière hill, the basilica looms impressively over the city of Lyon, where it can be seen from many vantage points. At certain times, members of the public may access the basilica's north tower for a spectacular view of Lyon and its suburbs.

Fourvière actually contains two churches, one on top of the other. The upper sanctuary is very ornate, while the lower has a much simpler design. Fourvière is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, who is said to have saved the city of Lyon from the plague in 1643. Next to the basilica a small church was erected in gratitude, to which the gilded statue of the Virgin was added in the mid-nineteenth century. Each year in early December, the people in Lyon thanks the Virgin by lighting candles throughout the city.

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Inflexyon offers various cultural visits in Lyon twice a month. The next cultural visit for the students is Lyons City Archives.

The City Archives in Lyon is a public office that holds original and printed records of historical significance, mainly produced by the local public offices and related to the city of Lyon. The archives collect and preserve the documents, facilitate their use by creating search tools, distribute them and make them accessible for exhibitions, publishing and school visits. These records mainly deal with Lyons area and take account of the activities accomplished by the local governement of the city, from 1294 to nowadays. Lyons City Archives also hold valuable private records from institutions, families, societies, architects and photographers, which enrich the historical heritage. The photographic records are numerous and valuable; over 100.000 photographs among which 10.000 postcards, 30.000 posters, over 100.000 maps and drawings and some miniature works.

By visiting Lyons City Archive you will get a good look in to Lyons history.

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One local and famous speciality of Lyon is frescoes, mural painting. There are more than 150 giant frescoes all over Lyon. Most of them are depicting historical events and famous french people.

The most famous is “La fresque des Lyonnais“, painted by artists of the Cite de la creation. This frescoe covers an entire building- more than 600 square meters. La fresque des Lyonnais depicts 31 famous people through times from in and around Lyon: The Little Prince and Antoine de Saint Exupéry, the Lumière brothers, Paul Bocuse + +.

La fresque des Lyonnais - At the corner of 2 rue de la Martinière and 49 quai Saint Vincent.

For more information about the frescoes of Lyon.

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The first Sunday in January is The Kings day. It’s the day the Three Kings are said to have presented their gifts to Jesus. In honor of this day they eat the Kings Cake, la Galette des Rois.

The most traditional cake is flat and round with an almond/butter filling. Originally they always baked a real broad bean inside the cake. Now it is a figurine that is called “la fève.“

“La fève“ can represent anything from a car to a cartoon character. Whoever gets the slice with la fève is King or Queen for the day. They’re given a golden cardboard crown to wear all day long. Their duty as king or queen is to buy or make the next kings cake.

For more information about the kings cake

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