Turino, Italy
12.–15. jul. 2024, Italien ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Another Last minute exchange through Home exchange - The apartment was wonderfully located and we walked and walked.
Parking the car was an experience - but once we found where we could get in to theLæs mere
Lyon
13.–22. jul. 2024, Frankrig ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
10,000 km on the clock as we head for 9 nights in Lyon.
We are staying with Barbara who was a HE (Home Exchange) guest with us in 2021.
Her wonderful apartment is centrally located in the “1stLæs mere
Bastille Day, & Beaujolais Villages,
14. juli 2024, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Viva La République
We climbed the hill to find our vantage point already chosen by locals to observe the 14 July celebrations. Great atmosphere.
Next day spent guided tour by Barbara of theLæs mere
Lyon - Fourvière & Confluence,
18.–21. jul. 2024, Frankrig ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A visit to the Basilica by Funicular saved our legs followed by a walk down the hill stopping to see the Roman Amphitheatre and amazing Museum - built cleverly over various integrated levels.
We madeLæs mere
Concerts, & Resistance Museum
19. juli 2024, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Underground Concerts at the Lyon Opera House
Attended two free concerts at the Lyon Opera House - Underground - Part of a month long festival. Contemporary themed - Jazz quartet and second concertLæs mere
Canuts in Lyon
19. juli 2024, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Silk Making Tour & Demonstration - La Maison des Canuts
They train for 7 years. Canuts were Silk workers in Lyon in the 19th century - working in poor working conditions leading to many workerLæs mere
Cavaillion -Apt (Luberon) - Nice
23.–28. jul. 2024, Frankrig ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
Leaving Lyon encountered stationery traffic on motorways and N roads - due to heavy holiday traffic and accidents. A planned trip via Avignon and Vienne from 2 1/2 hours driving turned into a 5 1/2Læs mere






























































































































RejsendeBeautiful mountain back drop to great looking city. Really enjoying your travel blog Pauline.