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June 30, 2011

Rue Saint Jean, a Preserved Street in Old (Le Vieux) Lyon - Lyon, France - Daily Travel Photos
(Lyon, France)
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Looking down Rue St. Jean in the old (Le Vieux) preserved part of Lyon.

What is it about the sweater tied around the neck that screams "European" (or 80's bad-boy actor)? And are there any preserved portions of European cities that haven't been turned into a shameless string of tourist stores?

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