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Lyon and Geneva were both important centers of banking, trade, and printing during the Renaissance. They were also key hubs for the spread of humanist ideas and Protestant Reformation, which were significant cultural and intellectual movements of the time. In contrast, Paris was more focused on royal power and courtly culture, making Lyon and Geneva more similar in their Renaissance characteristics.
Lyon/Geneva Switzerland
518 miles
2 hours
* Arles * Avignon * Lyon * Marseille * Tarascon
The city of Lyon is in east central France about 80 km (50 mi) SW of Geneva, Switzerland. The geographic coordinates are 45°46′1″N 4°50′3″E.
Gare de l'Est. For Geneva and Bern, use the Gare de Lyon.
Annecy is located 80 km east of the town of Lyon, and a few kilometers under Geneva, the Swiss capital.
Rhone. The Rhône quits Lake Geneva and passes France via Lyon entering the west mediterranean Sea between Montpellier and Marseille.
If driving you will need to use the ferrys. If flying look for flights going to Chambery, Geneva, Lyon or Grenoble.
The name Lyon could be a French name, but would more likely be spelled Lyons in that case. It is actually a fairly common name in Scotland. Most Americans with this name are descended from Scottish, Scots-Irish or English immigrants. My last name is Lyon and we have traced our ancestry to 17th century Scotland. Thanks. Keith Lyon
Answer 1; Normally about 6 to 8 carriages. Answer 2: It depends on where in Switzerland you want to go to. About 2 hours to Geneva, longer to other destinations.