Lyon｜You're Absolutely Fascinating​​ ✨

My first impression of Lyon was full of surprises—this city has a ​​unique charm​​ that’s completely different from Paris’ classical elegance. Strolling through ​​Place des Terreaux​​ 🌆 in the city center, I was struck by the blend of ​​historic architecture​​ and ​​modern art installations​​, with the ​​Saône and Rhône rivers​​ 🌊 flowing peacefully nearby. What I love most is Lyon’s ​​street art culture​​ 🎨. In the ​​Croix-Rousse district​​, building facades, benches, even ​​trash cans​​ become canvases for urban artists! From ​​classic Mona Lisa graffiti​​ 🖼️ to ​​quirky cartoon characters​​ and ​​abstract designs​​, every piece tells its own story—so much fun to discover! Even bars in ​​Vieux Lyon (Old Town)​​ 🏰 have entire walls and doors covered in ​​vibrant murals​​. Lyon’s ​​hilly terrain​​ ⛰️, especially around ​​Fourvière​​, means lots of ​​slopes and staircases​​—​​wear comfy shoes!​​ 👟 You’ll constantly spot: ​​Skateboarders​​ 🛹 weaving through streets ​​Runners​​ 🏃‍♀️ tackling the hills ​​Cyclists​​ 🚴♂️ cruising along the ​​Rhône riverbanks​​ Compared to Paris, Lyon feels ​​more modern​​ yet loses none of its charm. Its ​​traditional architecture​​ is equally stunning, blending ​​old and new​​ seamlessly. This city has a ​​lively, spirited soul​​ that’s impossible not to adore! #FirstImpressionsOfLyon #LyonTravel #FrenchCulture #CityExploration