FUN & INTERESTING FACTS LYON
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The people of Lyon are called “Lyonnais”
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Lyon is the birthplace of Cinematograph picture cameras, which was invented by the Lumiere Brothers in 1895.
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The puppet named “Guignal” was invented in Lyon in 1808, as a sort of satire of society. Even had its own TV Show named “Les guignols de l’info”.
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The world famous wine growing areas are located near Lyon; Cotes De Rhone & the Beaujolis.
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The International Police Federation known as the Interpol has its headquarters in Lyon.
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Lyon was the Silk Capital of the World for many Centuries.
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The City of Lyon was Founded by the Romans.
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Lyon was once known as Lugdunum and someone who lives in Lugdunum would have been called “Lyonnaise” if they were a female and “Lyonnais” if they were a male.
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Lugdunum was once the capital of Gaule (France) for more than 300 years.
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Every year In December the city has a four-day Festival, “Festival of Lights”.
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Lyon is the second richest city in France, After Paris.
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The first recognized industrial strike happen in France was in Lyon.
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Lyon is the Second largest Metropolis in France.
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The local football team is called Olympique Lyonnais.
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There are hidden passageways around Lyon, Mainly found in Vieux Lyon, the Traboules and the Croix Rousse, were used by silk weavers.
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Infogrames from the early 80’s was founded in Lyon and later went on to buy Atari in 2003.
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World Renowned Chef, Paul Bocuse, was born in Lyon.
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The city of Lyon is home to 14 Michelin star restaurants.
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During World War 2, Lyon was named Capital of the Résistance.
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Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi who created the statue of Liberty in New York also designed the Fontaine Bartholdi.
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