I love this library. It's clean, big, modern, very well-lit, very quiet, and has everything I need…read moreto get my work done: a lot of built-in plugs in the desks for my laptop, private rooms for group sessions, Apple desktop computers in case I didn't bring mine (ha! AS IF), and - this is important - convenient individual desk lamps for those fall/winter months when it gets darker faster. There's also a fairly good selection of books/periodicals. I'm taking out a star because the hours aren't always convenient (for a university library, I'd prefer late night hours and weekends, of course), but I think that's a French thing overall and I stil love it here. Oh! And lots of parking spots for my bike.

This is a beautiful fresque in Lyon. It is huge, depicting a building with many important…read morehistorical figures. It's close to the river and a must-see if you're in the city.

My second summer in Lyon (2004), I had my Thursdays completely free for exploring, while my…read morecounterparts had to be at work. So I started by going to the far points on the metro and wandering by the river. That's how I came across this amazing work. This fresco is so well done that if you're not looking closely, you think those windows are real. It's not until realize that there's someone on practically every balcony at the same time that it suddenly hits you that this is a painting. And then you realize that some of the faces are familiar. As an American tourist, some of the faces will be harder than others, but there are plenty of clues. And, I believe there's a "guide" that you can get at the tourist office that explains who everyone is. This is good to see at the beginning of your trip, since it can help you decide who you want to learn more about. It's also good at the end of your trip, since you should recognize more people if you've spent any time in museums or learning the history of the city. #Yelp365 - 190/365

Quality/Quantity - A meeting place for our "free" walking tour…read more A nice open area. A nice meeting place to take a break and a nice place to have a drink and people watch. Ambiance - See mine and everyone else's pictures. Basically a court with fountains surrounded by businesses and restaurants. Service - N/A, self service. Price - Free. It also depends on what you buy, do, eat, and drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success for having a good and easy to find meeting place.

We were just wandering (again) and happened upon this huge plaza bustling with activity. We were…read morelooking for a place for a quick dinner and decided Fontaine hit the mark. The plaza's fountain (Bartholdi Fountain) is located right in front of the restaurant, which made for a nice view. From our outdoor table, we faced the imposing facade of the Hotel de Ville. I got the penne bolognese and my hubby got a Caesar salad, which looked more like a chef's salad. The penne was good as I was hankering for some pasta (I could have eaten more). We shared a ham and mushroom pizza--so delicieux! As at many dining establishments, we got a carafe of wine. This time we went with the house red. For about 15 euros, we got 4 glasses of wine . That's the way to go in Europe!!