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 Reflexion games' specialist |
32 Rue Sala Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7256 0611 |
The Académie des Jeux (Games Academy) is one of the greatest specialists in Lyon of reflexion games, be it chess, go... Players will find there a great choice of chess pieces (classical or fantastic), of boards and diverse accessories, as well as one of the biggest french libraries specialised in that kind of games. Beginners are welcome in this place owned by entousiasts where counsels are judicious and hypocrisy unknown. The Académie sells numerous boardgames and card games for adults and children as well. Let us add that customers can also use a blackboard to put personal ads to find partners or an appropriate club. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Circus performer or amateur |
6 Rue Paul Chenavard Lyon 69001 France +33 (0)4 7827 8095 http://www.jonglerie-diffusion... |
At Accro'Balles, you'll find everything you need for juggling whether you're a professional or just looking for a new hobby. Their juggling accessories include balls, diabolos, batons or scarves. You can also treat your children with all kinds of gifts like magician kits, puppets, balloons, marbles or yo-yos. If you are curious about circus and puppets, you can buy rare books or videos on these topics. The store also provides listings about circus training, courses, associations and upcoming events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A choice and price to beat the competition |
31 Rue Grenette Lyon 69002 France +33 7241 7666 |
Addon is one of the most recent outlets to sell new and second-hand video games. On the surface nothing distinguishes it from its competitors, in respect of the usual games for the PC, Playstation, Gameboy or Dreamcast. However, it is in respect of the PC that the choice becomes more interesting since Addon distributes the collection of the classics. Addon also distributes DVD's (new and old), as well as accessories for consoles and micro (joysticks, memory cards, and offers you games to try. In short, this is an up-to-the minutes place to discover Review © 2007, Wcities |
 For the Love of Knives |
21, rue Childebert Lyon 69002 France +33 4 72 40 97 31 |
L'Armurerie Largeron, established two decades ago, offers more than 1000 standard knives along with hunting supplies. Aside from the equipment for defense and deterrence, customers can hunt out some gift items, from toy guns for children to pizza knives. Collector can also repair their weapons here, sharpen their blades or restore their antique knives. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A cosy, original and welcoming shop |
2 Bis Rue Saint-Georges Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7277 6260 |
In the heart of the old district, amongst paved streets and medieval houses, is where you will find Chantelouve. A small shop at first sight, you'll have to go downstairs, in the vaulted stone rooms to realise how special the place is. Chantelouve sells role-playing games, boardgames and card games. The contact is warm, it soon feels like a family, with mostly like-minded game enthousiasts. People meet there to enjoy the game room, put at the disposition of any players who feel like meeting, playing a while and discovering new games. This is a place to come back to, if only just to chat awhile and enjoy the friendly mood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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video games (new and oldies) |
6 Rue Octavio-Mey Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7829 0071 |
In the very heart of the Old Town and its historical center, come and discover an universe of video games and imaginary journeys, unreal or fantastic where you will be the only heroes. To satisfy your game station or PC, you'll just have to enter Fan Games and the choice offered can only satisfy you, that you like new games or that you hunt for old rarities. And let's not forget the accessories and gadgets... Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classics and roleplaying games |
13 Rue des Remparts-d'Ainay Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7837 7594 http://www.jeux-descartes.fr/ |
The Jeux Descartes shops are most well-known in the entire France to provide their customers with an important choice of games of every kind: chess, go, backgammon, board games, role playing games, war games, miniatures, traditional card games or collectible card games. To say the least, the game is king here. The Lyon shop is equal to the reputation but the reduced size of the premises forces the customer to search in every corner. Still, the clerks are there to help and counsel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Original and clasical games |
53 Rue du Président Édouard-Herriot Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7842 1712 |
If you think that even in the hand of a kid, a toy could or should be refined and nice-looking, the Nain Jaune will make you happy. Just for the pleasure of it, you will admire the displays, and then enter to satisfy your new-found childish curiosity. You will be proposed traditional games and toys, most often made of wood, as well as teddy bears and stuffed toys, original by their subjects as well as the aesthetics and looks. The Nain Jaune also proposes a full choice of classical games such as chess and card games. If you run out of ideas, you still will always find help here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A classic place for toys and models |
7 Rue de la Charité Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7837 6181 http://www.lepetittrainbleu.fr/ |
Le Train Bleu is an inescapable reference for all the lovers of toys, models and electric trains. Located close to the Place Bellecour, you will find an impressive choice of traditional toys and games, models of every size, from planes to boats, as well as elements and accessories for electric trains. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Funny gifts at low prices |
41 Rue Victor Hugo Lyon 69002 France +33 (0)4 7277 9466 http://www.soho.fr/ |
While walking on the peaceful pedestrian Victor Hugo street, stop at a quirky place to shop for some funny gadgets. From trinkets to tables and lamps, plush toys to pencils, T-shirts to party accessories, you'll find a great variety of goods. For yourself or for a buddy, at home or at school, pick up a small gift that will bring a smile to your friends face. You'll also find colored decorative objects as well as figurines from American pop culture (Simpsons, Tex Avery, Disney). Review © 2007, Wcities |
