Pierre Laurent, auteur à Lyon Secret

In the morning, it's curiosity that gets me out of bed... come on! The deal is simple: let you discover what needs to be seen and, at the same time, let you sit up as little as possible. My hobbies: culture from A to Z and escapades from north to south.

Two hours from Lyon, this town ranks second among the 500 cities and villages where life is good in 2026—it is often called the Venice of the Alps.

Having been at the top of the rankings for many years, Annecy already distinguished itself last year with a very respectable third place. This year, it has climbed to second place in the highly reputable ranking of the...

Culture Things to do

In Lyon, a retrospective event is being held on Romy Schneider with more than fifty screenings and conferences—you won’t find anything better to combat the bad weather over the next few days.

, it's time for another legend of the same caliber, but this time from the world of cinema. Like the visionary fashion designer, Romy Schneider transcends the role of a simple artist to become an icon. We know her name...

Culture Escapes Things to do

Located 30 minutes from Lyon, this museum houses no fewer than 170 wooden sculptures representing the world’s greatest masterpieces. They are the work of a farmer who devoted his life to them without ever leaving his village.

His story could be compared to that of , the work of a lifetime. His workshop worked tirelessly from 1840 to 1900. With no fewer than 400 sculptures depicting the world's greatest masterpieces, we'll leave you to calcul...

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Rock concerts, unusual restaurants, padel tournaments, immersive experiences… how to stand out from the crowd this Valentine’s Day and surprise your partner.

Whether we like it or not, and even if some people find it a bit boring, February 14 is the day when lovers tell each other they love each other. Even when we're in love, it can be hard to come up wi...

Food & drink Things to do

As legendary as Brasserie Georges but almost 100 times smaller: this is one of the smallest bouchons in the city, a true Lyon institution.

Let's continue with a new address that is full of character and history. with the only difference being that the premises are 100 times smaller! Right in the center of Lyon, on Rue Pizay, this tiny establishment has e...

Escapes Things to do

Two hours from Lyon, this “Most Beautiful Village in France” looks like something straight out of The Lord of the Rings with its fortress and 800 meters of ramparts—François I and George Sand were both fascinated by it.

But where does all the imagination of the greatest authors and filmmakers in epic sagas such as The Lord of the Rings or Game of Thronescome from ? Probably from our own history and heritage. The proof is in this latest...

Secret Guides Things to do

Cheaper than a coffee: 150 varieties of plants will be on sale at La Part-Dieu starting at €0.99 during a huge clearance sale.

Want to redecorate your home in an Amazon rainforest style with a vine attached to the lampshade, or create an African savannah atmosphere with a baobab tree as a coffee table? Don't worry, without completely transformi...

Secret Guides Things to do

He survived the Ice Age: the incredible story of the Choulans Mammoth, Lyon’s true elder statesman, who is 120,000 years old!

This species feeds all our fantasies about prehistoric times, especially after experiencing the adventures of the characters in the Ice Age movie saga . Our collective unconscious would have us believe that it only exis...

Escapes Things to do

A touch of Tuscany just 30 minutes from Lyon: these villages with their golden stones and castles undoubtedly form the most beautiful architectural concentration in the region.

We warn you right away, you'll have to prepare yourself to see beauty in abundance. If the term "getaway" needed an illustration, this would undoubtedly be it. This area of the department is a jewel of our heritage to b...

Escapes Things to do

Three hours from Lyon, this alpine village lies at the foot of one of the largest ski areas in the world, with no less than 650 km of slopes. It is also the birthplace of one of France’s most famous cheeses.

As the February holidays approach, we're serving up one of our favorite destinations for skiing (but that's not all, we promise!) on a silver platter. Here, you can spend the day on the slopes and feast on one of the be...