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Brief introduction of Lyon's historic site culture
Lyon, the capital of Rhone Province, is the second largest industrial city in France. Adjacent to Switzerland, there are natural scenic spots such as mountains, snow and grasslands nearby. With a history of more than 2,000 years, it has the core of more than 50 "urban communities" in satellite towns. The urban population is about 420,000, and the metropolitan area is 6.5438+0.2 million. The ancient buildings in Lyon are unique and well-preserved, and have been listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. There are many red tile roofs in the city, as well as Greek and Roman theaters, concert halls built in BC and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Lyon has been the capital of France for many times in history. In ancient times, the Renaissance and the 20th century, Lyon was once a political center with splendid historical sites and cultural and artistic traditions. Food, fashion and film production have become the symbols of Lyon. Lyon has a developed economy and a prosperous central block. Lyon's economic strength is not only reflected in agricultural and sideline products such as wine and cheese; Textile, chemical industry, automobile production, steel industry, electronic technology and other industries are also relatively developed.

Lyon used to be a famous silk capital in history and has always maintained close ties with Asian countries. Today, science and technology, trade and cultural exchanges are more closely linked. Lyon is located in the mountainous area of France, surrounded by small mountainous areas. The Rhone River and the Thorne River meet in the city center, giving birth to this ancient civilized city. In this place with mountains and water, natural conditions give her unparalleled advantages. Urban transportation is developed, with 4 subways, 2 ground light rail sightseeing trains, 1 12 local buses, 34 inter-provincial long-distance buses and three major railway stations. Such traffic network density is rare in many cities in France.

With its beautiful natural environment and perfect urban facilities, Lyon has become a favorite residence for foreign students. International students can study hard, live happily and visit European scenery at will in Lyon.

Catholique University of LYON is located next to BELLECOUR Square in the center of Lyon, and has its own language center, ILCF (Institut de LanguedEcoureFran? Aises) is a college under the university, which is responsible for teaching French and culture. Founded in 1948, it has cultural exchange relations with France and other countries. She teaches people who are interested in improving their French and understanding French culture. School diplomas are generally recognized in Europe, and students can transfer to schools in France and EU countries at will to complete their studies.