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Lyon / France

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Lyon's panorama from Fourvière hill, over the old town and the rivers — "Lyon Fourviere panorama" by Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Author Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Lyon, France, for the best experience?Early December, for the Fête des Lumières — four nights around December 8 when Lyon turns its own streets into the world's largest light festival, and the bouchons are…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Lyon on a first visit?The Fourvière hill (basilica and Roman theatres), the traboules of Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse, the Presqu'île squares, and the Confluence where the rivers meet — Lyon…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Lyon, and which local food or drink is worth trying?A certified bouchon for the classics (quenelles, cervelle de canut, tablier de sapeur), the Halles Paul Bocuse for the pantry, and a pink praline tart to finish —…

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