The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is a real gold mine. And the great thing about Lyon, located right in the center of it all, is that it’s right at your fingertips. Looking for nature? Head to the Chartreus...
At Lyon Secret, we’re not the type to sit idly by and watch the trains go by, and when it comes to exploring the surrounding area, we’d rather jump at the chance (and hop on the train) to discover our bea...
To summarize 63,000 square meters and 1,000 years of history in just a few lines would be presumptuous of us. And since every Lyonnais has their own special connection to Bellecour, let’s simply revisit a...
The Jura is one of the most beautiful treasures there is. Villages like Baume-les-Messieurs or Château-Chalon, lakes like Vouglans or Chalain, waterfalls like Les Tufs or Le Hérisson— all are just a stone...
Between the “Land of Golden Stones” with its hints of Tuscany, the ancient theater of Autun —which rivals Rome’s in size—and Lake Bourget, comparable to Lake Como, there’s no need to cross the Alps to exp...
Lyon has had its share of heroes—and has seen manycome and go.Some have risen to prominence, others have passed away, but they’ve always been fighting or helping others.From Antoine de Saint-Exupéry toCla...
You could compare this place to a giant Kinder Surprise, where once you’ve devoured the outer shell, you’re left with a surprise that never fails to impress. Except that here, the “chocolate” is made of 1...
As we celebrate the bicentennial of photography this year, Lyon is hosting one of its greatest practitioners with great fanfare. Organized under the auspices of the Atelier Robert Doisneau, founded by his...
With this heat, it’s important to stay hydrated. But let’s not forget to quench our thirst in another way as well. For while drinking water is essential, so too is immersing ourselves in our local heritag...
If you invite friends from outside Lyon for a weekend in the capital of Gaul, the reaction is often the same: “Oh my, it’s huge!” And indeed, it is. It’s one of the giants of Lyon’s skyline, just like Pla...