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Shopping

Lyons is a real shopper's paradise. The area of the Presqu'île boasts the most attractive streets for shopping, such as rue Victor Hugo and rue de la République, where the big department stores of Printemps and Galeries Lafayette are located.

The rue du Président Herriot, with its elegant nineteenth-century buildings, makes an ideal setting for the luxury boutiques of Cartier, Hermes, Gucci or Louis Vuitton. Fine antiques and old books can be found on rue Auguste Comte or at La Cité des Antiquaires near the Parc de la Tête d'Or. Rue Auguste Comte is a lively street with some 80 shops devoted to antiques. La Cité is open on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays 0930-1230 and 1430-1900.

For furniture and home decoration stores, it is best to go to Cours de la Liberté. For casual shopping, Part-Dieu shopping centre is ideal and is one of Europe's largest with over 200 stores.

Most shops are usually open from Monday to Saturday between 0930 and 1930, but closed on Sundays. Some small grocery stores are open Sunday morning.

To understand the link between Lyons and good food, a visit to one of Lyons' major markets is a must. Every morning from Tuesday to Sunday, there is a market on quai St-Antoine on the banks of the river Saone, and another market on boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, in one of Lyons' liveliest districts. In the third arrondissement (quarter), there is the covered market of Les Halles open every day. There is a craft market on Sunday morning 8000-1300 on quai Fulchiron.

VAT (Value Added Tax) can vary between 5% and 20%, depending on the goods bought. Non-EU visitors can obtain a tax refund for purchases over FFr1200. It is best to enquire with customs officers on arrival in France or Lyons for specific details. The information service of French customs is useful for customs and VAT enquiries (tel: (04) 72 77 39 38).



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