Getting organised

We had a pretty slow start after our big night out. We had a few things to get organised, including posting back a bunch of clothes and other bits and bobs that we didn’t require as we head north. Once that was done we headed off to a Bouchon that had been recommended by Eric (American) on the boat and barge trip.

We arrived at La Meunière just on noon, to see a note on the door declaring they were fully booked. Luckily, I had heeded Eric’s advice and made a booking a couple of days before. The Bouchon is decorated with an eclectic style. It was warm and friendly and it seemed that a number of (mainly older) locals frequent this establishment on a regular basis.

We were seated at a great table in the centre of the room, where we could observe all the comings and goings. We both chose the fixed price menu of entree, main and dessert. Ian chose a burgundy from St Amore and it was a great accompaniment to our meal. For entree, I had the terrine with pickled vegetables and salad, and Ian chose Salad Lyonaise. For main we both had steak, with potatoes and a St Marcellin cheese sauce. For dessert I had a crème caramel and Ian had a cassis sorbet with Marc de Bourgogne, which is an Eau de vie (fire water) made from distilled grape skins and pressings left after the vintage is made. Ian was entrusted with this bottle and could add as much as he liked and, he liked.

After lunch we went to the Musée Gadagne which told the history of Lyon using multiple media. It was interesting, but difficult to concentrate after our big lunch. We finished with a coffee on the roof top garden of the museum before heading back to the apartment to get organised for our travel tomorrow.Read more