Impressions, Facts and Things to do in Lyon (other than eat)
Ashley Tinker · Explore · Road Trips South of FranceSo we’re currently lying on the couch holding our bellies after we have been testing their limits all weekend in France’s gastronomic capital. Lyon is a city full of surprises and delicious specialties. I wasn’t expecting the buildings to be so colourful. As it’s so close to the Alps, I imagined buildings with more neutral tones. We walked constantly, visiting markets, restaurants, and museums and trying to find the elusive traboules (secret passageways used by the silk weavers). Continue reading here for travel tips on what to do in Lyon.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Full day Wine Tour with the sommelier-guide and 3 winery visits
Discover one of the most famous red wine-producing areas of France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with this wine tour! You will start the day with the discovery of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its history.
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