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A gondola passes over a narrow pedestrian street with colorful buildings

Aug 21, 202613 min read

The 13 Best Places to Visit in Europe in Winter

A quaint church at the top of a hill covered in vines bathed in morning mist

Jul 10, 20266 min read

5 of the Best Day Trips from Lyon

A small bistro with red-and-white checkered table cloths and a menu written in chalk on a blackboard mounted on the wall.

Jun 25, 20265 min read

Where to Eat and Drink in Lyon, France

A woman walking on a red footbridge over the Saône river in Lyon

Jan 8, 20267 min read

9 of the Best Things to Do in Lyon

Lyon is a stunning destination in any season, here's how to choose the best time to visit. Cyprien Charra/Shutterstock

Sep 12, 20245 min read

The Best Time to Visit Lyon

Arrive in Lyon hungry for traditional cuisine and fascinating history. Shutterstock

Sep 4, 20248 min read

How to Spend the Ultimate Weekend in Lyon

Here is our guide to Lyon's best independent shops © Getty Images

Jun 14, 20244 min read

Lyon in 5 Shops: Wine, Cheese and Bookshop Cafes

Saint Georges church and a red footbridge across the Saone river in Vieux-Lyon, bright pink clouds on the right in an otherwise blue sky.

Feb 25, 20226 min read

Explore Lyon with These 15 Free Things to Do

Chef Paul Bocuse outside his flagship restaurant, l'Auberge du Pont de Collonges.

Jan 25, 20202 min read

Football Fans Protest as a Legendary Restaurant Loses a Michelin Star

A colourful child-sized kitchen with an interactive screen to teach visitors how to make classic french dishes.

Oct 16, 20194 min read

A First Look Inside Lyon's New Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie

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