Explore the emblematic hill of Fourvière in Lyon
You thought there was hardly anything worth discovering on the hill of Fourvière? Well, Lyon’s emblematic hill is…
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Lyon History
Lyon History shows the rich heritage of France’s second largest city which has very much influenced the…
Matefaim lyonnais aux pommes – Apple “matefaim”
The Matefaim Lyonnais looks a lot like a cross between a normal cake and a…
Leeks gratin – Gratin de poireaux
People from Lyon love “gratins”, and especially leeks gratin. Find out more about the recipe…
Paillasson lyonnais
This is our recipe for a delicious Paillasson Lyonnais (from the city of Lyon). Ingredients…
The Alsace Wine Route is celebrating its 60th anniversary!
This year, the Alsace Wine Route is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Arguably the most beautiful…
Father’s Day in France
Father’s Day in France takes place on the third Sunday of June, less than a…
Mother’s Day in France and English-speaking countries: La Fête des Mères
Traditionally, Mother’s Day is held annually on the second Sunday of May in the US…
What do French people celebrate on Europe Day?
“Vive l’Europe!”. On Europe Day more than 500 million Europeans (including about 67 million French…
Lyon Presqu’île
Lyon has developed over the years around the two rivers which run through the city:…