Our
first day in Lyon was jam-packed with exciting activites. After
returning back to school from our visit to l’hôtel de Région, we used
our free time to go to Pôle de Commerces et de Loisirs Confluence with
our correspondants.This is the shopping mall in Confluence, the
hub-epicenter area of Lyon. Just two tram stops away from school, Pôle
de Commerces et de Loisirs Confluence is where all of the french kids go
to socialize and kill some free time. There aren't too many people, so
the ambiance feels pretty laid back opposed to the King of Prussia
mall. From Mexican food to bungee jumping, you'll be able to find
anything you want with a wide range of restaurants and stores to choose
from. A bunch of us decided to go to Woko, the hot, new Asian-infused
restaurant in the mall. With a choice of Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese or
Japanese foods, we spent a while holding up the line debating over what to
order. Thankfully, the server came to our assistance, but spoke very
fast. It was extremely difficult to keep up with what she was saying,
but we managed to order something in the end. On some of the warmer nights in Lyon, parts of
the roof of the mall open up, giving you a view of the night sky. There
are lights that change colors on the ceiling, illuminating the walkways
of the shopping center while creating a fun and entertaining atmosphere.
On the first floor of the mall, the first thing that catches your eye
is a movie theater. This past weekend, a bunch of us had taken a trip to
the UGC Ciné Cité Confluence to see
Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Although
the movie wasn't great, we all had an awesome time watching it
together. The movie theater was very clean and modern, looking much nicer than any movie theater we've seen in America. Sometimes, a
bunch of us will take the tram during lunchtime and will buy food at
Carrefour, a very large, Wawa-like supermarket in the mall. The baguettes with
assorted choices of meats, cheeses and vegetables are a group favorite.
With only three days left in Lyon, a lot of our free time will
definitely be spent at Pôle de Commerces et de Loisirs Confluence.
- Sophie and Lucy
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