Renting a car in Milan to Lyon: The Road Trip

There are memorable trips to be made in the Alps. The one I want to show you crosses three countries: France, Italy, and Switzerland. Under a radiant sun, ... Read more!

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Around Lyon: 30 Beautiful Places to Discover

Is there any need to introduce Lyon, the capital of the Gauls and the capital of French gastronomy? The city offers visitors an incredible architectural and cultural heritage. ... Read more!

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Top 10 most famous things to see in Lyon

As France’s second-largest metropolitan area, Lyon boasts a rich architectural and cultural heritage. For a long time, I have been dreaming of visiting Lyon. I made it on ... Read more!

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The Hill of Fourvière : Explore Emblematic Must-See Sites of Lyon

You thought there was hardly anything worth discovering on the hill of Fourvière? Well, Lyon’s emblematic hill is an experience you will not forget. Discovering this hill is ... Read more!

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A culinary journey into Lyon Gastronomy

Since the early 20th century, Lyon has been widely considered the French capital of gastronomy. In 1935, the French gastronomy writer Curnonsky, who was then the most celebrated ... Read more!

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Lyon History

Lyon History shows the rich heritage of France’s second largest city which has very much influenced the way the city looks today. From the Roman era to the 20th century, ... Read more!

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Matefaim lyonnais aux pommes – Apple “matefaim”

The Matefaim Lyonnais looks a lot like a cross between a normal cake and a traditional crêpe. As with most specialties originating from Lyon, it is a rich taste. ... Read more!

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Leeks gratin – Gratin de poireaux

People from Lyon love “gratins”, and especially leeks gratin. Find out more about the recipe below! Ingredients 12 leeks ½ litre of Beaujolais (optional) Salt Pepper 3 garlic ... Read more!

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Paillasson lyonnais

This is our recipe for a delicious Paillasson Lyonnais (from the city of Lyon). Ingredients 1kg of Potatoes 35g of Butter Oil Salt and Pepper Method Peel the ... Read more!

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Practical information for planning your visit to Lyon

Lyon is France’s second-largest urban area after Paris and the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The city is a primary tourist site with its historic town (Vieux-Lyon, Presqu’île) ... Read more!

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Explore Lyon Old Town: history and sightseeing

Lyon Old Town is a Renaissance district at the foot of the Fourvière Hill. With its paved old streets, colourful façades and secret passageways (les Traboules), the Vieux-Lyon ... Read more!

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Lyon Presqu’île

Lyon has developed over the years around the two rivers which run through the city: the Rhône and the Saône. Between them, a peninsula has formed: “Lyon Presqu’île”. ... Read more!

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Discover the Festival of Lights in Lyon

The Festival of Lights in Lyon (“Fête des Lumières” in French) is the most awaited public event in the Rhône-Alpes region and draws several million people onto the illuminated ... Read more!

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