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Bonjour! Je m'appelle Allison Rhee. J'ai 20 ans et je suis une etudiante de Northeastern Universite. I have been given the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in the beautiful city of Lyon, France.
Before I speak further about my experience so far, I would like to introduce you to Lyon. Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France with a lavish table of piggy-driven dishes and delicacies to savor, and a fabulous bounty of eating spaces in which to do it. This overlooked region is a center of industry and culture and is France's best-kept urban secret. Here, great chefs are more famous than professional soccer players (Paul Bocuse is the most famous chef). Straddling the Rhone and Saone Rivers between Burgundy and Provence, Lyon has been among France's leading cities since Roman times. Today, Lyon is one of France's big-city surprises. In spite of its work-a-day, business-first facade, Lyon is the most historic and culturally important city after Paris. You'll experience two distinctly different-feeling cities: the Old World cobbled alleys, Renaissance mansions, and colorful facades of Vieux Lyon; and the more staid but classy, Parisian-feeling shopping streets of Prequ'ile. Once you're settled, this big city feels small, welcoming, and surprisingly untouristy.
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