Lyon . . . Romans, silk & gourmet eats

We made it! An extra day en route but no worries. We will begin exploring tomorrow

Lyon, the 3rd largest city in France 🇫🇷 is situated at the confluence of the Rhone and Saône rivers in southeast France and was founded by who else . . . The Romans! It was the capital of Roman Gaul, a Christian hub by the 2nd century and became a world centre during the Renaissance for silk and printing technology. Loyal to the French King, Lyon faced great turmoil during the French Revolution, and led 19th-century French industrialization, becoming a birthplace for modern organized labour & associated labour revolts. A WWII Resistance stronghold, modern Lyon is a gastronomic and cultural powerhouse, with its historic Vieux Lyon a UNESCO site since 1998.

A beautiful city, easy to get around, our brief stay will help us walk off the jet lag while enjoying the local cuisine. We plan to enjoy Lyon and its famous “bouchons” . . . traditional small cozy style restaurants serving hearty, rustic Lyonnaise cuisine, dressed appropriately.

We plan to try as many as possible✅✅Read more