November is, in our collective unconscious, one of the least appealing months of the year… That’s a misconception, because while fall means the return of puddles, it’s also the time when nature displays i...
The ski season hasn’t started yet, but in a few days, all eyes will already be fixed on the peaks of the Mont Blanc massif. This weekend, at the foot of Europe’s highest peak, a tennis tournament will bri...
Autumn officially began a few days ago, but it seems the sun wants to stick around a little longer and is still treating us to some beautiful days ahead. Let’s seize the opportunity to get out into the co...
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...
The great thing about Lyon is that whether you head north or south—just a stone’s throw away or a short drive—it’s super easy to get away from it all. Turquoise lakes, hikes through France’s most beautif...
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...
With exactly one week to go until September 1, we’re going to have to give it our all for this final week of summer. We’re now in the “money time” of the vacation—which means that from now on, every decis...
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...
Given its architectural richness and its role in history, one might compare it to a smaller version of Lyon. Located 150 kilometers further north, this city surprises us in all the wonder that this verb c...