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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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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Crémieu, Isère, Rhône-Alpes

Located some 40kms East of Lyon, the little medieval town of Crémieu is a jewel of rich architectural and historic heritage. The old streets of Crémieu still evoke ... 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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Gratin Dauphinois

Gratin Dauphinois is a traditional potatoe dish from the Dauphiné region that is great eaten on its own with a green salad or with fish or meat. This ... Read more!

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Reblochon, Savoie

Reblochon is a semi-hard cheese from Savoie. Reblochon is a full-cream raw cow’s milk cheese with a pressed and uncooked pâte. The fat content is at least 45%. ... Read more!

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Fromager d’affinois

Fromager d’affinois, a best-seller in Australia rich in calcium. Fromager d’affinois is a pasteurized cow’s milk cheese, with a soft and mouldy rind. The fat content is 30%. ... Read more!

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Beaufort cheese: Things you should know

Beaufort is a hard cheese produced in the alpine valleys of Savoie (Tarentaise, Maurienne and Beaufortain). This cooked and pressed cheese is made with full-cream raw cow’s milk. The fat content is ... Read more!

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Raclette Cheese

Raclette – a cheese produced in Savoie which gave its name to a popular dish. Raclette is a raw cow’s milk cheese with an uncooked pressed pâte. The ... Read more!

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Chocolate Truffles – Truffes au chocolat

The French chocolate truffles (truffes au chocolat) are traditionally served around the Holiday season and are a delicious little treat covered with bitter cocoa. According to the legend, ... Read more!

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Raclette dish, Savoie, French Alps

Raclette: a perfect winter dish from the French Alps…ideally you would have been skiing or had a big walk before tucking into this! The dish from Savoie takes ... Read more!

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Chamonix Mont Blanc: A Discovery Guide

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ski resort is famous for its ideal location at the foot of Europe’s highest peak. What was a small mountain village until the end of the 19th ... Read more!

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Discover the Vanoise National Park

The Vanoise National Park in Savoie was the first to be created in France in 1963. It boasts exceptional fauna and flora (more than 1,000 different species are ... 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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