With the Renaissance and the spread of Italian merchant influence to France, the Lyon economy began to grow significantly in the late 15th century.

"So let's talk about the Renaissance, or is it necessary for us to understand the city of Lyon!"

"I suggest that the next country, Captain Xia, go to Italy, this country is the birthplace of the Renaissance, and it is worth visiting. ”

"Well, that's a good suggestion, we'll consider it!"

Standing on a high vantage point, you can see clearly that the old town of Lyon, surrounded by mountains, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, adding to its mysteriousness.

"At the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon presents a unique pattern of two rivers and three banks, and its urban area can be roughly divided into three tourist geographical units, from west to east, from west to east, the Mont de Fourvière, the old town of Lyon and the east of Lyon. ”

"Abner doesn't know much about the Fourvière Mountains, so tell us about it!"

"Okay, you can see Mount Fourvière with our fingers, let me introduce it to you!"

Located on the west side of the city of Lyon, on the west bank of the Rhône, the Mont de Fourvière is about 100 meters above sea level compared to the old town of Lyon.

Located on the west side of downtown Lyon, the church of Our Lady of Fourvières is often regarded as an icon of Lyon, located on the west side of the city of Lyon, high on the hill of Fourvière, and can be reached by cable car or by walking up a steep slope.

Qu Lihua was very curious, and asked Professor Abner: "When was the church of Our Lady of Fourvière built? It seems to be some years old?"

"Yes, the church of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, built between 1872 and 1896, has a Roman and Byzantine façade, with splendid curries, mosaics and decorations, and beautiful mosaics and frescoes inside. ”

"I'll go over and take a look, hearing is false, seeing is believing!" Captain Xia Yuxiang also came and took everyone over to see it.

It was only when everyone arrived at the church of Notre-Dame de Fourvière that they saw it with their own eyes, and they had a more real feeling.

The exterior is a fusion of Byzantine and medieval styles, decorated with marble, glass shimmering with colorful patterns, and intricate mosaics and frescoes.

On the right, on the top of the tower of the Chapel of Notre-Dame, the statue of Maria stands on a platform on the left side of the church that overlooks the whole city of Lyon.

Qu Lihua asked Meng Wenjie, "There are still a lot of churches in France, we have seen many churches in France, and this church is still quite distinctive, what do you think?"

Meng Wenjie looked at it for a while and said: "I really don't feel anything about the church, let me tell you, I used to have a friend who believed in Christianity, and I felt very tired when I went out to eat with him, and he always prayed before eating, and I don't know what he was reading, I should thank God for giving him food!"

"Every time I finish his recitation, I have already finished eating, and I think it is ridiculous, that I do not believe that God says that the Savior, who will give you food if you do not rely on your own labor?"

"I still believe that I can support myself, and I should rely on hard work with my hands to make a living!"

"There's another tower in front, what kind of tower is that?" Meng Wenjie asked Professor Abner.

"The Fourvier metal tower is a modern metal tower on the hill of Lyon, similar to the Eiffel Tower, and is mainly used to transmit television signals," said Professor Abner. ”

"Let's go over and have a look at a museum over there, it's interesting!" Captain Xia Yuxiang led everyone forward.

The Museum of Gallic Roman Culture, located on the hill of Fourvière, exhibits works of art and artifacts from archaeological finds in the Rhône Valley, the wreckage of chariots and many ornate mosaics, as well as many works of art, such as chariot wheels or bronze statues of Neptune.

Qu Lihua looked up at these statues and thought it was very interesting.

"French sculpture is really well carved! It's very Renaissance!"

"That's good!" Dean Xia also nodded in praise.

The view from the window is two Roman amphitheaters, which resemble the scenery of Chinese gardens, making people feel like they are in Roman times. "Two thousand years ago, Lyon was centered on two theaters, one large and one small, surrounded by walls, and was a city on a hill, where Julius Caesar used it as a base for his conquest of Gaul. ”

"Have you heard of Julius Caesar?"

"I've heard that we only learned about Julius Caesar from the movie Cleopatra, and it is said that he had a relationship with Cleopatra. ”

Professor Abner smiled, "People always remember these gossip, Caesar was the founder of the Roman Empire, so he was regarded by some historians as the uncrowned emperor of the Roman Empire, known as Julius Caesar, and even regarded by some historians as the first emperor of the Roman Empire, and the day he became the dictator for life was the birth date of the Roman Empire." ”

"A historical era, a moment of opportunity, let him unconsciously complete the cause that history wants him to complete, here, his personal qualities are resolute, witty and bold, and he has also left a lot of legends. ”

"Let's go back, back to Vieux Lyon, let's go for a tour and find a place to eat. Dean Xia said.

Vieux Lyon is home to a number of old houses from the 15th and 17th centuries, with bright orange and red tones, and along the narrow alleys, many Gothic, Renaissance and classical houses are interconnected, and the buildings of hundreds of years ago are mixed with the solemn air of the area, giving you a strong atmosphere of antiquity, as if you are in the Middle Ages.

Qu Lihua asked, "Professor Abner, are all French natives living in Lyon, and are there any foreigners?"

"More than 85 per cent of the population in the Lyon metropolitan area is French, but there are also some Swiss, Italians and Germans, and non-European immigrants are mainly from Africa, mainly Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, Morocco and Mauritania. ”

"Are there any students from other countries in France?"

"Yes, the well-developed educational resources in the Lyon region have also attracted many foreign students, mainly from China, Mali, Japan, Algeria and other countries. ”

"There are also Chinese students studying here?"

"Yes, there are still a lot of Chinese students who come here to study, and they love France and the long history of Lyon. ”

"I know that there are many intermediaries in China that help international students apply for study visas, and a large number of Chinese students come to study in France every year, and they choose to study here because of good educational resources, many universities, and the gold content of French study abroad diplomas is still very high, which can be recognized by many countries, and the employment prospects are also good, and the tuition fees are relatively affordable for some wealthy Chinese families, so they are still very popular with Chinese students. ”

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