The school vacation period is always a tricky time for keeping children busy, getting out and about, doing activities and, of course, having fun. To help you figure out what to do during this long period, we’ve co...
What if Lyon’s real specialty was its slang? Just like Marseille and its legendary accent, or Toulouse and its lilting phrasing, Lyon has its own DNA of pronunciation and words. The expression “se faire pét...
Every year, it’s the same thing… Right after the holidays, we’re caught up in the whirlwind of the start of the year, with our heads down at work, the winter sales, the first stuffy noses and… we...
There’s no doubt that rue Mercière is part of Lyon’s legend (and folklore). But paradoxically, this street has all the attributes to displease. Too lively for some, overused and oversold, always crowded̷...
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will be celebrated in Lyon again this year. For the occasion, the Grande Rue de Croix Rousse (Saturday, February 1) and the famous Rue Passet (Sunday, February 2) will be...
Love is no laughing matter, and with Valentine’s Day only a few days away, the excitement is already making itself felt. Florists are adjusting their orders, restaurants are fine-tuning their menus and lovers are...
Like its sibling, the praline, bugnes (never say bugne) have been part of Lyon’s family picture for centuries. Mainly eaten in winter, during carnivals and Mardi Gras, their origins date back to the Middle Ages! N...
What to do in Lyon in January to kick off the new year? If your good resolution for 2025 is to discover more of Lyon and the surrounding area, you’ve come to the right place. The editors of Lyon Secret have rolled...
If there’s one thing we love at Lyon Secret over the Christmas and New Year period, it’s mulled wine. Its spices, its smell, its comforting warmth as it…...
In January, gourmands love to celebrate Epiphany! On January 6, we’ll be sharing a tasty galette des rois, crispy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth on the inside. Of course, there will be a few fights to see WH...
