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...
Located in the foothills of the Monts du Lyonnais, this charming little town has a very special feature: beyond simply being a place to visit, it can be “drunk.” Just like the village of Camembert, which...
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...
Nestled deep in a remote valley, this village offers a cinematic setting straight out of *The Lord of the Rings*. Imagine: a rocky outcrop about a hundred meters high, surrounded by a river, where you’ll...
“Beaujolais” is a magical word for anyone from Lyon. It refers to a place just a stone’s throw from home that is unique in the world: recognized as a UNESCO Geopark for its geological richness, it is also...
There are countless ancient sites to discover around Lyon: Tournus, Salles-Arbuissonnas, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, Ambierle, and Ambronay, as well as Cluny…all you have to do is look at a map of the region a...
In popular culture, Beaujolais ranks among France’s most famous wines. In Lyon, even more so. This is due not only to its geographical proximity, but also because it pairs so well with Lyon’s culinary tra...
We’d rather tell you right away: if you’re a stickler for numbers, you might be a bit put off. Because the mountain in question rises to exactly 999 meters…Fortunately, things are well thought out: a towe...
Just like the Church of Saint-Nizier in Lyon or the Abbey of Tournus, this church was selected for inclusion on the list of historic monuments in France as early as 1840. For a simple, little-known villag...
Let’s continue our tour of the grand towns in the Lyon area that have retained their old-world charm. “The list is long,” you might say. Indeed, there’s plenty to explore (and thank goodness!), and this t...