Those who are looking to invest in property in France could find that the city of Lyons is an ideal place to buy in.

According to an article in the Times, Lyons has "a fantastic Renaissance centre" and also boasts great nightlife and a wide range of antique shops, which might interest French property owners in the area looking to get their hands on some items to decorate their new place.

However, the source noted that while all this may attract visitors, the real draw of the city is its cuisine.

"France’s second city rivals its first for cuisine, the culinary party presided over in imperious style by Paul Bocuse, from his Auberge du Pont de Collanges," the newspaper said.

Having an abundance of high quality restaurants on their French property doorstep could tempt Brits looking to invest in European property to head to the city and check out what is on the market.

The newspaper also noted that the area is easy to get to by train, but Brits could also fly with British Airways or Air France direct to Lyons.

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