An icon. And yet, go and ask around you: “Do you know Clotilde Bizolon? Yet this Lyonnaise by adoption played a key role in the First World War, devoting herself body and soul to supporting the morale of the troop...
We know that the Lyonnais has a good fork. Living in the capital of gastronomy, we figure it’s only to be expected. So, when a new “toy” offers us…...
“Where are the poulardes? I’m so hungry! Where are the calves, the roasts, the sausages? Where are the fava beans, the venison pies?Let’s eat our fill and forget this injustice!” We all remember...
The utensil that sits on the right-hand side of your plate, helping you to cut whatever’s inside, most likely comes from this small town that radiates around the world. Because slicing in Lyon is the same as slici...
The city of Lyon holds many mysteries. Like Île Barbe or the Saint-Jean Astronomical Clock, which have as many legends as years of existence, here’s another place that’s not…...
While remaining in Normandy, this small village of a thousand souls has nonetheless toured the world. Paintings, literature, cinema… the greatest artists have flocked here to capture the unique magnetism of the pl...
In the capital of the Gauls, our culture exudes gastronomy. Whether celebrated at home or in a restaurant, eating is as important to us as breathing. So it takes a lot of gumption for restaurateurs to succeed in reinven...
We recently told you about the (very) good plan to bring home a set of plates from Maison Bocuse or silverware from Georges Blanc. Well, the bargain ball continues with this weekend’s braderie. The offer and conce...
Want to get back to basics? Well, you won’t find much better. Even though this year we’ve had our heart set on the Basilique de Vézelay, the Abbaye de…...
It’s almost frustrating to think that if you open a map and put your finger just about anywhere around Lyon, you’ll come across a jewel of our heritage… Far from being under the radar, this village has...
