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	Lyon - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Lyon's geography is dominated by the Rhône and Saône rivers which converge to the south of historic city centre forming a sort of peninsula or "presqu'ile"; two large hills, one to the west and one to the north of the historic city centre; and a large plain which sprawls westward for the historic city centre.
		To the west is the Fourvière, known as "the hill that prays", is the location for the highly decorated Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica, several convents, the palace of the Archbishop, the Tour métallique (a highly visible TV tower, replicating the last stage of the Eiffel Tower) and a funicular.
		As early as the 13th century, residents of the region spoke a dialect of the Franco-Provençal language.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Lyon (2006 words)

	Eiffel Tower - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel; IPA pronunciation: /'aɪfəl/, "eye-fell" English; /ɛ'fɛl/, "e-fell" French) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris.
		It is the highest structure by far in Paris; the second-highest structure in Paris, and the third-highest in France, is the Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower), at 209 m.
		Tour métallique de Fourvière, Lyon, France - 85.7 m lattice tower built from 1892 to 1894.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Eiffel_Tower (3207 words)

	Eiffel Tower Encyclopedia Article @ Hostilities.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Eiffel Tower (pronounced /'aifəl'taʊɚ/; French: La Tour Eiffel, pronounced /'tɜ:'aifel/) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris.
		The second-highest structure in Paris is the Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower), at 210 m.
		The tower was met with resistance from the public when it was built, with many calling it an eyesore (Novelist Guy de Maupassant ate at a restaurant at the tower regularly, because it was the one place in Paris he was sure he wouldn't see it).
	www.hostilities.net /encyclopedia/Eiffel_Tower (2737 words)

	Britain.tv Wikipedia - Lyon
		The "FÃªte des LumiÃ¨res"?title=expresses gratitude to the Virgin Mary.
		As early as the 13th century, the Arpitans, residents of the region spoke a dialect of the Arpitan (often called the Franco-ProvenÃ§al language too).
		December 8 each year is marked by "la FÃªte des lumiÃ¨res"?title=(the Festival of Lights), a celebration of thanks to the Virgin Mary, who purportedly saved the city from a deadly plague in the Middle Ages.
	www.britain.tv /wikipedia.php?title=Lyon (2233 words)

	Eiffel Tower - Free net encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel; IPA pronunciation: Template:IPA, "eye-fell" English; Template:IPA, "e-fell" French) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris.
		This engraving was painted over at the beginning of the 20th century and restored in 1986–7 by SNTE ("Société Nouvelle d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel"), the company contracted by the City of Paris to operate the tower.
		Image:Paris to parents 079.jpg Images of the tower have long been in the public domain; however, in 2003 SNTE installed a new lighting display on the tower.
	www.netipedia.com /index.php/Eiffel_Tower (2966 words)

	Lyon xmpg.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		To the west is the Fourvière, known as "the hill that prays", is the location for the highly decorated Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica, several convent s, the palace of the Archbishop, the Tour métallique de Fourvière (a highly visible TV tower, replicating the last stage of the Eiffel Tower) and a funicular.
		Lyon is the capital of the Rhône-Alpes Région in France, the préfecture of the Rhône Département in France, and the capital of 14 Canton in France, covering 1 Commune in France, and with a total population of 445,452 (1999).
		The red vestments of the canons of Lyon are said to have given rise to red becoming the signature color of the Cardinal (Catholicism), in a decree promulgated under Pope Innocent IV at the First Council of Lyons, 1245.
	lyon.en.xmpg.org (2066 words)

	Lyon at Big Serving.com - Free Online Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Thesaurus and more. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Rhône and Saône rivers meet at the south end of the city, which is dominated by the two hills Fourvière and the Croix-Rousse.
		Fourvière, known as the hill that prays is the location for the highly decorated Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica, several convents, the palace of the Archbishop, the Tour métallique (a highly visible TV tower, replicating the last stage of the Eiffel Tower) and a funicular.
		Musée de l'Imprimerie de Lyon: one of the major printing history museums of Europe, with the Gutenburg at Mainz and the Plantin at Antwerp -- the Museum offers exhibits & conferences & classes for both adults and children -- occupies a beautiful old building (former city hall) in central Lyon.
	www.trasademo.com /bigservingdev/bigserving/Lyon.htm (3363 words)

	more info on Eiffel Tower - eiffle tower - eifel tower
		The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel) is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars, beside the River Seine, in Paris, France.
		This engraving was overpainted at the beginning of the 20th century and restored in 1986-1987 by SNTE ("SociÃ©tÃ© Nouvelle d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel"), a company contracted to operate business related to the Tower (the Tower is owned by the City of Paris.
		Tour du BelvÃ©dÃ¨re - a small observation tower in Mulhouse, Alsace, France resembling to Eiffel Tower.
	www.scipeeps.com /Dim-to-Eli/Eiffel_Tower.php (2843 words)

	Lyon - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		Across the Rhône from the presqu'ile sits modern Lyon, home to the urban center Lyon Part-Dieu; central France's only skyscraper; and most of the city's population.
		This area also contains the Parc de la tête d'or, one of Europe's largest urban parks.
		Lyon was an early center for printing books, and nurtured a circle of 16th century poets.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/l/y/o/Lyon.html (1298 words)

	Cheap Lyon Car Rental Guide from Kemwel
		Other sights in Lyon include the Nouvel Opera House, a re-designed, modern building home to the Lyon National Opera and the Tour Metallique de Fourviere, a steel-frame tower (much like the Eiffel Tower), which functions as a television tower and is the highest point in Lyon.
		The Basilica of Fourviere is also an interesting sight in the old area of town.
		There is plenty to do within the city, and just outside the city limits.
	www.kemwel.com /rental-car/Lyon-rental-guide.cfm (335 words)

	Seine River Cruise, European River Cruise, Paris river cruise, Seine Cruise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Burgundy region, collectively known as the Côte d'Or, is composed of 400 types of soil, making for fine grapes and some of the world's most expensive wines.
		The imposing 16th century Castle and Roman ruins that dot the lush countryside are a photographer's dream.
		Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, or choose an optional tour of Lyon, a city whose main sites include the Cathedral St.-Jean, the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the Tour métallique de Fourvière (Metallic Tower).
	www.gate1travel.com /European-River-Cruise/cruise-southern-france-9.asp (733 words)

	EuroTrip Discussion Boards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The "Fête des Lumières" expresses gratitude to the Virgin Mary.As early as the 13th century, residents of the region spoke a dialect of the Franco-Provençal language.
		This Lyonnais dialect was replaced by the French language as the importance of the city grew.
		I spent some time skating in Lyon (I was alone, getting bored, no Internet, so I buy some rollers and explore every corner of the city) so you can ask me if you need more info.
	www.eurotrip.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=109328 (2426 words)

	Metallic tower of Fourvière - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Tour métallique de Fourvière by day, viewed from the southwest
		The Tour métallique de Fourvière ("Metallic tower of Fourvière"), a landmark of Lyon, France, is a steel framework tower which bears a striking resemblance to the Eiffel Tower.
		With a height of 85.9 metres and weight of 210 tons, the "metallic tower" was built between 1892 and 1894 by a member of the public known as Mr Gay.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tour_m%C3%A9tallique_de_Fourvi%C3%A8re (198 words)

	Lyon, France hotel near Part-Dieux - Comfort Hotel, FR284
		The Basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere is a medieval cathedral and an astounding work of architecture.
		The Tour Metallique de Fourviere is another town monument and is well worth a visit.
		Since 1973 Lyon has greeted the advent season with a Festival of Ancient Music, one of the major events of its kind in France.
	www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=FR284 (427 words)

	(archive) (06-01-06 12:38:00) #10345968: LYON , TOUR METALLIQUE DE FOURVIERE , FUNICULAIRE
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	Structurae [en]: Images: ID 70334 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Structures / Tour métallique de Fourvière / Images
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	en.structurae.de /photos/index.cfm?JS=69127 (44 words)

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