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At
the junction of the turbulent Rhône and the tranquil Saône, Lyon is
the third-largest city in France. The city has a population of
400.000, with over a million more people spread across the large
urban area that surrounds it. Lyon is the center of an industrial
region - textile manufacturing is especially important. It's a
leader in publishing and banking, and it's one of the world's silk
capitals. Some of the country's best restaurants, including Paul
Bocuse, are in and around Lyon. Such dishes as Lyon sausage,
quenelles (fish balls), and tripe Lyonnais are world famous. The
region's succulent Bresse poultry is the best in France. |